ANN 121: Applied Animal Nutrition-I (2+1)

UREA ADDED TO DRY ROUGHAGES AND SILAGES

• 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.

 

• The treated straws can form maintenance ration when supplied along with proper amount of minerals and vitamins.
• 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

• 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.