Applied Animal Nutrition-I

FACTORS FOR OPTIMUM USE OF UREA

• Mix urea thoroughly along with other ingredients.
• Feed urea only to mature cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and never to mono gastrics.
• Provide a readily available energy source, such as molasses or cereal grains.
• Supply adequate and balanced levels of minerals.
• Achieve a Nitrogen Sulphur ratio not wider than 15:1.
• Include adequate salt for palatability.
• Provide proper levels of Vitamins particularly Vit A.
• Accustom animals gradually to urea containing feeds (over a period of 5-7 days).