CATTLE FEED SUPPLEMENTS - WIDELY USED NOWADAYS

CATTLE FEED SUPPLEMENTS - WIDELY USED NOWADAYS

A feed additive is a feed supplement for farm animals that cannot meet their nutrient requirements from regular meals. They include vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and fatty acids.

Cattle and livestock have been used by people for thousands of years as a method of livelihood. Cattle farming plays an important role in the global economy. Cattle feed supplements play an important role in this matter.

Benefits of supplementing animal feed:

Increase production

Increase growth

Increase skeletal development

Enhance fertility

There are different kind of cattle feed supplements that farmers make use of according to their requirements.

Conventional feed supplements

Growth supplements

Health supplements

Conventional feed supplements:

Conventional feed is basically the traditionally used feedstuffs in animal feeds and in the ration of commercially produced animals.

In conventional feed animal is feed on normal grassland, apart from this grains, corns and leaves are also part of conventional feed. As a result the conventional cattle feeds are now gradually being replaced by scientifically developed supplements that can increase the productivity and can also keep the cattle in good shape so that their productivity never suffers.

Growth supplements:

They are used to initiate growth process of animal. They have major 2 benefits as animal grow faster than normal rate and animal attain maturity level faster.

Several antibiotics and hormones are used for this purpose. Ionophore is most widely used in this regard. They enhance the productivity of animal. Beef cattle require several mineral supplements for their optimal growth and reproduction.

Health supplements:

They are used to protect cattle from diseases and to give them a healthy life.

Cattle Feed Supplements need to be used in proper proportions if they have to yield the best results. Farmers therefore, need to take the help of professional experts, especially veterinary doctors who can give proper advice to them regarding the use of these supplements.

These supplements can be bought online nowadays. The manufacturers of these supplements generally cater to online orders. However, if bulk purchase is to be made it is important to contact the company in person. It is also important to check the authenticity of the materials before making a purchase.

As the quality and quantity of the production largely depend on the health of the animal it is important for farmers to take proper care of the health of their cattle. Therefore, nowadays it has become important to feed cattle with health supplements like antibiotics and fats. This helps the cattle in maintaining a sound health by fighting diseases and other complications.

For more guidance and consultancy feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to assist you.

Dr. Javaria Waheed

D.V.M  (RVMP)  Ph.D. (Animal Nutrition) 

javaria106@gmail.com