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...
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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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The fodder cut at the Proper stage will have the maximum nutrients and, therefore, will make better hay. Delay in harvesting fodder for haymaking will make the stems woody and lignified with the resultant deterioration in the nutritive value...
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