Ovinos Valle del Mezquital Crop of nopal for forage in an alternative way

The system of sheep exploitation in the state of Hidalgo, which is a traditional one, in Owines Valle del Mezquital we employ a feeding alternative that goes from 50% to 70% of the supply of the feed of the herd based on a method of protein enrichment of nopal (20-25% protein), this cactacea is grown in its own, the feeding by this method guarantees a gain of live weight superior to that obtained by the traditional grazing method. With this method is guaranteed a saving of 50% at least on the costs of feeding at the same time that with the production of nopal goes regenerating the soil, avoiding erosion and making it fertile