Effect of Partial Replacement of Protein of Concentrate Mixture by Berseem Hay in Lactating Crossbred Cows

Twelve crossbred milch cows were divided into two equal groups. The DCP and TDN requirements of the cows were met with concentrate mixture, sorghum silage and berseem hay in group T₁ (control) while 50% of protein requirement was substituted by berseem hay in group T₂, to study its effect on milk yield and nutrient digestibility, DCP; and TDN content of ration in the two groups were 10.54, 9.24 and 63.57, 65.92%, respectively. DM intake (kg/100 kg live weight) in two groups were 3,76 and 3.96, respectively. There was no significant difference in the digestibility of nutrients cxcept ether extract. Milk yield in the two groups was comparable. Cost of milk production was found to be Ks. 4.15 and 2.67 per litre In group T₁ and T₂ respectively.