Oat is grown as livestock feed in the form of grain, silage, hay and pasture. Oats have adequate soluble carbohydrates to make good silage. The oat grain is a good source of protein, starch, fats and vitamins. The fat content of oats increases the energy content of animals. Oats prevent allergies and do not irritate the intestine. Since oats can be rations when fed in mixtures with other grains. While millets, sorghum and lentils are usually grown for hay or silage often as a short-season emergency hay crop.