Cattle Farming

Appropriate feeding practices for ruminants

Appropriate feeding practices for ruminants By Dr Jacob Gusha Overview: This presentation discusses appropriate feeding practices for ruminants in order to survive under unideal Elnino induced drought situation currently prevailing in the country. However, it should be noted that protein and carbohydrate requirements for milk, beef and reproduction by ruminants animals, and proper feeding guidelines […]

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Dry season feeding strategies, forage and fodder conservation

Dry season feeding strategies, forage and fodder conservation By Dr Jacob Gusha Introduction Feed availability Seasonal fluctuation Drought induced shortages and poor quality Efforts for Increasing Availability and Improving Feed Stuffs Through science, there are a number of way and strategies that can be used to increase the availability of feed stuff for dairy farmers.

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