Feeding Animals with Shemitah Fruits
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Question
Is it permissible to feed animals with Shemitah fruits?
Answer
It is forbidden to feed animals with Shemitah fruits that are suitable for human consumption, even if there is no other use for the fruits.
Source
Rambam (Shemitah, Chapter 5, Halacha 5); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemitah, Issue 3).
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