Food for cattle is an essential aspect of livestock production. There are numerous synonyms for the term food for cattle, including livestock feeds, animal rations, forage, silage, hay, and pasture. Livestock feeds are specially formulated diets that are sold commercially and designed to provide necessary nutrients for cattle. Animal rations involve combining different feed types to create a balanced diet for cattle. Forage refers to any plant material that is grazed or fed to livestock, while silage is a nutrient-dense feed made from fermented crops such as corn or grass. Hay is dried and stored forage, while pasture refers to fields of crops that are grazed by cattle.