Low quality forages form the bulk of basal diet of ruminants in India. In addition, farmers feed their animals one or two locally available concentrate ingredients, depending upon the level of milk production, unmindful of animal's requirement. This type of diet is not always able to meet protein, energy, minerals and vitamins requirement of animals. For more details, please browse the link below:

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