Feeds and Fodders for Livestock and Poultry in the Tropics

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Feeds and Fodders for Livestock and Poultry in the Tropics is a comprehensive reference book that provides detailed information on the types, sources, and nutritional content of animal feeds and fodders in tropical regions.The book is aimed at farmers, animal husbandry practitioners, researchers, and students, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities for feeding livestock and poultry in tropical climates.The book covers the following key aspects:Types of Feeds and Fodders: It explores the various types of feeds and fodders available in tropical regions, including both natural pastures and cultivated crops. It highlights the nutritional value of different feed ingredients and their suitability for different species of livestock and poultry.Forage Crops and Their Utilization: The book discusses a wide range of forage crops, such as legumes, grasses, and shrubs, which are grown in tropical areas. It explains their nutritional composition, growth patterns, and best practices for their cultivation and use in feeding animals.Nutritional Requirements: The book provides insights into the specific nutritional needs of livestock and poultry, taking into account the unique environmental and climatic conditions of tropical regions. It discusses protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, and mineral requirements for various animal species.Alternative Feeds: Given the challenges faced in tropical regions, such as seasonal feed shortages, the book also covers alternative feed sources, including agro-industrial by-products, food waste, and other non-conventional feed ingredients. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in feeding animalsFeeding during scarcity period: The book links nutrition to animal health during scarcity period.Preservation method: The book discusses practical feeding strategies using preservation techniques.Anti-nutritional factors and detoxification: This book covers different antinutritional factors present in feed and their utilization using different detoxification techniques.Overall, the book serves as a valuable guide for improving livestock and poultry production in tropical regions by providing scientific and practical knowledge about animal feeds and fodders. It promotes efficient feed use, sustainable agricultural practices, and improved animal performance, contributing to better food security in tropical countries.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-05-03
Mått147 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt500 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor180
FörlagNew India Publishing Agency
ISBN9789358877748

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Chandra Debnath is working as Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Sciences and AH, R.K. Nagar since 2011. He obtained B.V.Sc & A.H and M.V.Sc degree from Bombay Veterinary College (under KKV, Dapoli, M.S) and Ph.D from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata. He is actively engaged in research, extension and teaching in undergraduate level. So far, he has published more than 40 research paper and popular articles in reputed national and international journals. He has also a co-author of a book and contributed in six book chapters. His current area of research is poultry nutrition with special reference to supplemental limiting amino acids.Tapan Kumar Das is working as Associate Professor in the Department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex (Animal Nutrition), College of Veterinary Sciences and AH, R.K. Nagar since 2012. He obtained B.V.Sc & A.H and M.V.Sc degree from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata and Ph.D from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana. The author is actively engaged in research, extension and teaching in undergraduate level. So far, he has published more than 35 research paper, review and popular articles in reputed national and international journals. He has published one book, one booklet and three chapters. His current area of research is poultry nutrition with dietary supplementation of natural herbs.

1. Familiarization of various feedstuffs and fodders2. Classification of feeds and fodders3. Cultivated non-leguminous fodder grasses4. Leguminous fodder (cultivated and pasture lagumes)5. Cultivated cereal fodders6. Aquatic plants and hydrponics7. Tree leaves and their role in livestock feeding8. Conventional feed ingredients as energy sources9. Conventional feed ingredients as protein sources10. Unconventional feed ingredients11. Fruits, vegetable byproducts and processing waste12. Roots, tubers and their byproducts13. Silage for livestock feeding14. Hay for livestock feeding15. Natural toxicants of plant and their detoxificaion for improving livestock feeding16. Straws, cobs, stovers and their nutritive values17. Methods for improving the nutritive quality of straw and other residues18. Methods of grain processing19. Feeds for livestock during natural calamities20. Important terminology21. Annexures22. BIS and other specifications for livestock and poultry feed