Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue: 4

Importance and production of azolla fodder for feeding of lactating animals

  • Author:
  • Shailesh Kumar Gupta1, Shimla Gupta2, Shabir Ahmad Lone1, Narendra Kumar1, Kuladip Prakash Shinde1, Kuldeep Panigrahy
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 292 to 295

1Ph. D Scholar, NDRI, Karnal (Haryana)

2Ph. D. Scholar, IGKVV, Raipur (CG)

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001 (Haryana)

Online published on 13 December, 2017.

Abstract

The demand of milk is increasing for nutrition of population in country. Presently, Azolla fodder feeding is essential for lactating animals. In Azolla, protein and other minerals are present in a huge amount. Azolla can be cultivated in all area in our country. Azolla cultivation is possible in water with low investment by using cattle manure. Azolla is called “Green Gold” due to these characteristics. Azolla Pinnata is best almost popular varieties. Azolla is important for body growth and development in animals. By using proper amount of Azolla the milk production increases with better composition. So we can produce more milk from indeginous, exotic and cross bred animals at low cost.