Expert Advisory Details

Advisory for farmers doing Animal Husbandry

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY- In order to protect animals from occurrence of bloat, berseem should be mixed with wheat straw before it is feed to animals.

• Balanced ration is a must for animals as it supplies balanced nutrients for 24 hours required by the animal.
• Green fodder should be given 35-40 Kg per animal per day.
• This will reduce the cost incurred by the dairy farmer on feed as feed alone accounts for 65-70 % of the cost required for dairy farm.
• If any change is to be made in daily ration, it should be done slowly in 9-10 days so that animals get accustomed to it.