By Vision Reporter
Feeding accounts for over 60% of the total cost of production in a profitable dairy cattle enterprise.
This is why the dairy keeping master class scheduled for September 7 at Sight Farm in Namulonge, Wakiso district is emphasising nutrition and related aspects.
You must ensure adequate (quality and quantity) feeding to keep your animals healthy and productive.
Producing your own feeds (fresh, conserved and compounded) is a good option and reduces the cost of feeding an animal.
So, determine the amount of pasture that will be required for the animal.
You will learn that it is important to work with a nutritionist to develop balanced rations for your lactating cows, dry cows and heifers, if these animals are to be raised on the farm.
Some of the major feed resources in the animal’s diet that you will be told about include:
- Mineral licks and/or mineral supplements.
- Dairy concentrates for optimum milk production.
- Make use of plenty of agricultural, farm (cereal stovers, sweet potato vines and straws) and agro-industrial by-products (molasses, maize bran, bagasse, and brewers’ spent grain).
For any questions and booking to attend the training; call or whatsapp 0789353585
