For healthy milk production and good body condition, feed hay in the right proportion depending on the cow’s weight and production stage. General Rule – A dairy cow should eat 2–3% of her body weight in dry matter per day. Practical Hay...
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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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What is Hay? The object in haymaking is to reduce moisture in green fodders to a sufficient degree so that they can be stored without fear of fermentation losses or spoilage due to mold growth. In that process the endeavor should be to preserve...
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