Identifying Fungal Contamination In Feed Ingredients

Feed quality has an important influence on the efficiency of livestock production, poultry performance, and overall animal health. In the case of India, where there has been rapid development in the feed manufacturing industry, the issue of fungi and mycotoxins present in feed material is one of the major worries. This is due to the […]

How Poor Storage Conditions Destroy Feed Nutrients

Farmers of livestock in India tend to buy high-quality feeds for cattle and poultry because of their expectations of increased milk yield and growth rate and better animal health. However, despite the quality of the feed, it will soon become useless due to poor storing conditions that destroy nutrients. In India, variations in the climate […]

Hidden Causes Of Low Milk Yield Linked To Feed Quality 

India is the highest producer of milk in the world. However, there is one problem that most dairy farmers in India encounter when it comes to rearing their cattle, which is producing low quantities of milk. Even though the factors usually pointed at are genetic problems, diseases, or poor farming practices, most dairy farmers ignore […]

How Feed Particle Size Affects Animal Performance 

In modern livestock production systems, feed particle size and animal performance has become very important. But still, it’s an underestimated factor which affects productivity. Feed formulations aren’t all about their ingredients anymore if we look at India’s fast growing dairy, poultry and aquaculture industries. It’s also about how ingredients like these are physically processed.

The Role Of Micro-Minerals In Animal Growth And Immunity 

Indian livestock sector is an integral part of the livelihood, milk production and food security of the region. For farmers, healthy livestock can mean steady income. However, productivity is not restricted by genetic factors alone. Nutritional imbalances are among some of the most significant factors, especially with respect to the role of micro-minerals in animal […]

How Moisture Content Impacts Shelf Life of Feed Raw Materials?

Feed raw material quality becomes one of the important elements in the animal feed industry in India. The scarcity of certain nutrients and ingredients of complete feed will have an impact on the production level of livestock, which will later affect its profitability. Another important point that needs to be kept in mind is the […]

How to Balance Energy vs Protein in Animal Feed Formulation

Having the perfect balance of energy and proteins is an important factor in animal nutrition. It affects the performance in growth, reproduction, feed conversion ratio (FCR), state of health, and economic profitability in animal production. Energy is needed for important functions such as locomotion, thermoregulation, food digestion, and production in terms of meat, milk, and […]

How Feed Processing Methods Impact Nutritional Value 

Feed is the foundation of livestock productivity in a country like India where feed resources are different in quality. Feed processing method matters a lot here as they play a big role in how animals use nutrients. So whether you’re a dairy farmer, poultry producer or even a livestock owner, it’s important to understand how […]

What Factors Affect Feed Conversion Ratio In Poultry And Cattle?

Improving efficiency is no longer optional in the fastly evolving livestock and poultry industry of India. It’s very much essential for profitability now. One of the major factors that contribute to the success of farms is feed conversion ratio in poultry and cattle. Feeding cost keeps increasing in India, and it is imperative for farmers […]