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ANIMAL NUTRITION & MANAGEMENT
PART II
Providing balanced nutrition is the foundation for productive and profitable
animal husbandry. Without adequate nutrition, animals cannot express
their full genetic potential nor will they be productively efficient. Low milk
production, low reproductive rates, poor growth and increased illness may
be the result of imbalance or deficiency of nutrients. Proper balance of
protein, energy, vitamins and minerals are needed in the ration of animals
to ensure best performance with respect to production, reproduction and
health. Therefore, providing nutritionally balanced ration to the animal is
necessary to gain economic returns from dairying.
The following sections are included in this part:
Section I
: Feeding of Animals
Section II
: Fodder Production
Section III
: Housing of Animals