Rearing young ruminants on milk replacers and starter feeds

This manual presents comprehensive information on the preparation and feeding of milk replacers and starter feeds for pre-ruminants. It keeps in view the situation prevailing in developing countries and the demand for ruminant milk for human consumption. Although the substitutes for dam’s milk can be prepared from by-products of milk and feed ingredients that are not preferred for human consumption, awareness about such alternatives is limited in many developing countries. Therefore, popular isation of preparation and feeding of milk replacers and starter feeds using locally available ingredients is useful in promoting survivability and growth of young stock. The target audiences for this manual are livestock extension workers engaged in developing countries. The manual is also useful for students and teachers of ruminant production and for small scale industries and researchers that wish to produce milk replacers and starter feeds.

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Main Authors: Krishnamoorthy, U. 1423211780835, FAO, Rome (Italy). Animal Production and Health Div. eng 185230, Moran, J. 1423211780836, Makkar, H.P.S. (ed.) 185752
Format: Texto biblioteca
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Published: Rome (Italy) FAO 2011
Subjects:ruminants, animal feeding, nutritional requirements, digestive system, milk replacers, feed formulations,
Online Access:http://www.fao.org/3/i2439e/I2439E.pdf
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