Cattle and Poultry Feed

Abstract

Cattle and poultry feed are mixtures of various ingredients like maize, rice bran, groundnut cake, molasses, soyabean cake, fish meal etc. The composition of cattle/poultry feed can be varied depending on the availability of various raw materials. Balanced feed is essential for proper growth of cattle and chicks and consequently to increase the output of milk, broiler/eggs. The per capita consumption of milk and poultry products is very low in the north eastern region and there is great need to increase the production. Development of dairy and poultry farms is receiving increasing attention considering the nutritional requirements of the population as well as large employment opportunities generated by these activities.