Livestock Feed Resources in Surplus Rainfall Agro Ecological Zones of Andhra Pradesh: Requirement, Availability and their Management

Effects of shortened dry period on the physical indicators of energy reserves mobilization in high yielding Murrah buffaloes.

“…Moreover, almost all of the works conducted on physical indicators of ERM are primarily geared towards high yielding cattle. A total 57% of the world's Buffalo population resides in India, and it was hypothesized that Indian coastal region is dominated by buffaloes over other livestock species, as they are more able to tolerate high humid climatic condition characterizing the region (Raju et al, 2017). Considering the fact that buffalo production holds a predominant role in Indian rural economy, a work has been carried out in high yielding Murrah buffaloes with an objective to investigate the consequences of either a traditional or a shortened dry period length on …”

Corn Germ Meal (CGM) - Potential Feed Ingredient for Livestock and Poultry in India- A Review

“…With the rapid hike in price of corn and soybean meal, poultry and dairy farmers are considering the usage of alternative ingredients like corn dried distiller's grains, bakery by-products, glycerine and fractioned corn. There is a strong urge for the efficient usage of agroindustrial byproducts and/or non conventional feed resources available in the region, for the successful livestock and poultry sustainability at both regional and national level (Raju et al, 2017). Further, basic knowledge in level of inclusion, nutritive value, and deleterious factors present in ingredients is important while inclusion of these by-products in animal diets.…”

Housing and other Managemental Practices Adopted by Different Categories of Dairy Farmers in Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh

“…Animal husbandry is an integral component of Indian agriculture supporting livelihood for more than two-thirds of the Indian rural populations (Raju et al, 2017). It requires less capital and the management and production expenses are low as compared to agriculture.…”