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16 Apr

Posted at 05:58h in Crop Cultivation
Karishma Choudhary and Vinod Kumar Palsaniya 18 views

पशुधन उत्पादन में गैर-पारंपरिक चारे के रूप में मक्के की खेती Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops worldwide, primarily used for human consumption and industrial purposes. However, its suitability as a feedstuff for livestock has gained attention due to its nutritional richness, affordability, and availability.  This paper explores maize cultivation techniques, its nutritional composition, and its diverse applications as a feed resource for various livestock species. Additionally, it discusses the benefits, challenges, and prospects associated with integrating maize into livestock diets to enhance animal nutrition and promote sustainable farming practices. This paper aims to provide insights into maize cultivation, its nutritional attributes, and its utilization as a non-conventional feedstuff in livestock production. Cultivation of Maize: Maize is a warm-season annual crop that thrives in diverse agro-climatic conditions, making it adaptable to various regions across the globe. It requires well-drained soils, ample sunlight, and adequate moisture for optimal growth and development. Maize cultivation involves selecting suitable varieties, proper land preparation, planting at the appropriate time, and implementing effective pest and weed management practices. Modern agricultural practices, including hybridization and biotechnology, have significantly enhanced maize yields and quality, ensuring a steady supply for both human and animal consumption. Nutritional composition of Maize: Maize is a rich source of carbohydrates, providing energy for livestock metabolism and...

05 Jul

Posted at 07:17h in Crop Cultivation
Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Neha Rajawat, Dr. Rishi Nanda, Rahul Kesharwani 14 views

मोरिंगा: पशुओं में गर्मी के तनाव की स्थिति को रोकने के लिए पूरक आहार The average air temperatures of the Earth’s surface increased over some previous centuries which is designated as Global warming. According to the IPCC (2013), the increment in average global surface temperature of about 0.9 °C/1.5 °F from 1880 to 2012. Some studies also suggested that temperature is expected to enhance 2.3°C to 4.8°C in India by the completion of the 21st centenary which is a big threat to the sustainability of animal production. Due to this climate change, there is a huge loss of lives and the economy of various countries. Accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere leads to the warming of the earth. There is a prediction that there will be an increase in temperature by 1.5°C to 2°C in the future may cause a loss of 20 to 30% of the plant and animal population. So that to grow in future challenging climates, plant, and animal species require altering their behavior and distribution patterns and getting acclimatized to that challenging climate. Feed availability during scarcity period Currently agricultural land is facing the problem of degradation and, therefore, decreased yields. Current land-use data shows that 75.5% of the world’s available land area is already being used for agricultural production. The...

19 Jun

Posted at 04:26h in Crop Cultivation
J.J. Gupta 14 views

पूर्वी भारत में चारा उत्पादन और पशुधन आहार प्रबंधन Feed and fodder production for livestock feeding is an important aspect for the sustainability of the system because agriculture and animal husbandry are complementary and not competitive to each other. The feed resources are by and large the crop residues, fodder, agro by-products and some indigenous feeds. The farmers feed their livestock with available feed resources, which are not balanced in terms of protein and energy to meet the nutrient requirement leading to poor performance. Therefore, it is felt as need of the hour to explore the possibility of improved fodder production for feeding to livestock in better way. Livestock nutrition and some of the encouraging fodder production system and their feeding practices are discussed below for proper management and sustainability of the production system.  Livestock Nutrition Shortage of concentrate feed (84%) and green fodder (88%), low land holding, negligible area under fodder cultivation and poor husbandry practices with imbalance feeding in terms of total dry matter and nutrients intake are considered to be the main reasons for less production in the eastern region of India. Feeding animals as per the requirement and avoiding wastage is the key in exploiting the production potential of livestock for economic viability and sustainability since feed costs are the...