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

INTRODUCTION

• Livestock producers generally have three main options for meeting the nutrient requirements of animals during drought or fodder scarcity periods.
  •  Use of agro-industrial byproducts and unconventional feeds to ensure that the animals have adequate energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Reduce the nutrient requirements of the animal to a point where the requirements can be met with available feeds.
  • Reductions in stocking rate.