LFP 211: Livestock Farm Practice (0+1)

HOW FODDERS ARE CLASSIFIED?

• There are different types of classification available. However, the following two classifications are more easy to understand and adopt.
• Classification of fodder on the basis of season of cultivation
  • Kharif fodder (June – September) : Eg . Cowpea, Field bean, Bajra, Sorghum, Maize
  • Rabi fodder (October – Dec/Jan) : Eg. Berseem, Lucerne, Oats, Barley etc.,
  • Summer fodders (April – June) : Eg. cowpea, Maize, Field bean, Sorghum, Bajra etc.
• Classification based on Plant family and duration of the crop
  • Legumes (Annual and Perennial) : Eg. Berseem, Cowpea, Stylo, HedgeLucerne
  • Non – legumes (Annual and Perenial) : Eg. Hybrid Napier, Guinea grass, Fodder maize, Fodder sorghum etc.