There are different types of dairy farming methods, each with its own set of advantages: Commercial Dairy Farming: Involves large-scale production of milk for commercial purposes. It demands a significant initial investment but yields high...
Read moreFeeding allowances for dairy cattle
Type of cattle Stage of the cattle Green fodder (kg/day/animal) Dry fodder (kg/day/animal) Concentrates (kg/day/animal) Cow Average weight 250 kg) Milk yield 5 litres/day 15 5 2.0 Milk yield 5 to 10 litres/day 17.5 5.0 3.0 Milk yield 10 to 15...
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Silage is the fermented product of green forages where the acids produced by anaerobic fermentation of the sugars present in these forages are responsible for preserving them. Advantages It is less at risk from the weather when compared to...
Read moreFactors affecting nutritive value of hay
Shattering of leaves: Common in legumes. Leaves are richer in protein, minerals, vitamins etc, if over dried loss will be more Fermentation: Occurs in the soluble carbohydrates as a result of respiration. Sugars are oxidized to CO2 and H2O. This...
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