In dry and semi-dry areas, prickly pear cactus can be a great source of food for livestock...http://www.allaboutfeed.net/Nutrition/Raw-Materials/2015/7/Dry-areas-to-...It provides an inexpensive and low maintenance addition to diet. The above article notes that while it can not be feed alone, it "is rich in soluble carbohydrates, thus, avoid adding molasses and limit the amount of grain in the diet."Have you ever tried feeding cactus?
