Urea added to dry roughages and silages
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UREA ADDED TO DRY ROUGHAGES AND SILAGES
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A solution of 10 kg molasses and 2 kg urea in 10 kg of water is spread by a sprayer on straws in 100 kg lots and spread evenly under the sun.
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The treated straws can form maintenance ration when supplied along with proper amount of minerals and vitamins.
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About 8 kg of enriched paddy straw per animal per day will supply sufficient nitrogen for the animals to synthesize the required amount of protein for maintenance.
Urea mixed in silages
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If chopped, whole maize plant is being ensiled at 35 per cent to 40 per cent dry matter, urea is then added at a level of 0.5 per cent of the wet material.
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Last modified: Sunday, 13 November 2011, 12:18 PM