Formulation of Balanced Ration of Buffaloes

Rojita Yengkhom; Kanti Raje; Nirmala Muwel; Shilpa Choudhary; Mokshta Gupta

doi:10.37591/rrjodst.v7i2.1153

Abstract

Research work in animal nutrition has resulted in a better understanding of a balance of nutrients for optimum utilization of feeds in animal production. This knowledge if transferred to farm practice will show positive result in both livestock production and conservation of feed supplies. A balanced ration consists of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Out of these factors, considering only one or two in feed formulation will alter the health condition of animals regardless of its environmental conditions. Balanced ration has to be different for different stages of an animal as its requirement is various according to the demands of the body. Offering balance ration to the ruminants is a must to increase the production, to prevent from many metabolic diseases as well as to fulfil the demands without affecting the animal health. Keywords: Nutrition, balance ration, metabolic disease, ruminantCite this ArticleYengkhom R, Raje K, Muwel N et al. Formulation of Balanced Ration of Buffaloes. Research and Reviews: Journal of Dairy Science and Technology. 2018; 7(2): 5–10p