Animal Feed & Nutrition Management

Quality and management of animal feed are always important to a farmer. We help you learn more about livestock/animal feed and its nutrition management so you can be successful.

Cottonseed meal- A good protein source for livestock

Cottonseed meal

Cottonseed meal is a byproduct of cotton production that is often used as a protein-rich feed ingredient for livestock. It is high in protein and energy and can be an effective feed ingredient for cattle, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep, and fish. Other common names Cottonseed meal, cottonseed cake, cottonseed oil meal, expeller cottonseed meal, solvent-extracted […]

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Sources of animal-based protein for livestock feeds

Animal protein sources

Animal-based protein sources for making livestock feeds. You know that Protein is an essential part of the diet. It helps to build, repair, and maintain the body’s structures. There are two sources of protein to make animal feeds. Animal protein is an important part of poultry and fish feeds. Sources of animal-based protein for livestock

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Plant-based protein sources for animal feeds

Plant protein sources

Plant-based protein sources for animal feeds. The majority of protein in animal feeds comes from plant sources. Plant proteins are easily digested and aid in production. Different parts of plants contain an abundance of proteins. Plant protein sources contain less protein than animal protein sources. Plant proteins are always cheap and readily available. Plants provide

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Sources of protein for animal feeds

Sources of protein

Sources of protein in animal feed. They are generally classified as protein feed if it contains more than 18% crude protein of the total weight of ingredients. Protein is an essential nutrient, especially for young, fast-growing animals and high-producing adults. Protein supplements are generally more expensive than energy supplements. What is protein Different amino acid

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Nutrition of animal feed and its functions

Nutrition of animal feed

Nutrition of animal feed and its functions. Animal feed is a very important factor in running a profitable farm. Animal feed directly involves two things, firstly production and secondly expenditure. If the animal feed is not of proper nutritional quality according to its requirements, the production is disrupted and at the same time, the animal

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