classification of feed and forages
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CLASSIFICATION OF FEED AND FORAGES
Dr Rameswar PandaTeaching AssistantDepartment of Livestock Production ManagementCollege of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad, India
Common livestock
feed
Cultivated fodder
Green /succulent Dry
Supplements and
additives Natural
vegetation
1.Grassland2.Pasture3. Trees
Green/succulent
Fodder crops
Silage
Grasses
Fodder trees
Leguminous
Non leguminous
Dry
StrawsStove
rs Silage
Concentrates
Rich in Carbohydr
ateRich in Protein
Both moderate
Rich in Carbohydr
ate
Grains
Millets
Rich in protein
Oil cakeAnimal protein
Both Moderat
e
Gram
Pulses
Bran
ROUGHAGE
More than 18% crude fibers
More Nutrients per unit weight.
CONCENTRATES Crude fiber more
than 18%
More nutrients per unit weight
MAINTANCE TYPE Roughage having
2-3% digestible crude protein
Ex- cereal fodder and their hay,gram
PRODUCTION TYPE Roughage having
DCP more than 3%.
Ex- leguminous fodder and their hay
SUSTENANCE TYPE Roughage having
DCP below 2%
Ex- straw and stovers
