The comparison of two different protein-containing rations (CP;17.82% vs CP;19.18%) for Anatolian water buffaloes

Abstract

Effects of feeding with diets (D1 and D2), Crude protein (CP) 17.82% and CP;19.18% contents on dry matter intake, milk yield, and composition were compared for 20 Anatolian Water buffaloes, distributed in two groups (T, E). Diets did not affect DM intake of concentrate and silage among buffaloes. Milk yield got improved (4.93 to 5.63 kg d-1) (P<0.05) in buffaloes fed by a diet D2 (CP;19.18%) as compared to diet D1 (CP; 17.82%). In general, D1 and D2 diets did not cause any difference in the milk compositions examined of buffaloes on the other hand, using of sunflower cake should be encouraged on the buffalo’s farm.