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- Title
IMPORTANCE AND PRODUCTION OF AZOLLA FODDER FOR FEEDING OF LACTATING ANIMALS.
- Authors
Gupta, Shailesh Kumar; Gupta, Shimla; Lone, Shabir Ahmad; Kumar, Narendra; Shinde, Kuladip Prakash; Panigrahy, Kuldeep
- Abstract
The demand of milk is increasing for nutrition of population in country. Presently, Azolla fodder feeding is essential for lactating animals. In Azolla, protein and other minerals are present in a huge amount. Azolla can be cultivated in all area in our country. Azolla cultivation is possible in water with low investment by using cattle manure. Azolla is called "Green Gold" due to these characteristics. Azolla Pinnata is best almost popular varieties. Azolla is important for body growth and development in animals. By using proper amount of Azolla the milk production increases with better composition. So we can produce more milk from indeginous, exotic and cross bred animals at low cost.
- Subjects
LACTATION; CROSSBREEDING; AZOLLA as feed; MILK yield; ANIMAL development
- Publication
Quarterly Research Journal of Plant & Animal Sciences / Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 2016, Vol 31, Issue 4, p292
- ISSN
0303-3821
- Publication type
Article