Effect Of Azolla-Supplemented Feeding On Milk Production  Of Cattle And Production Performance Of Broilers

Nidhi Rawat; K Kumari; F Singh; V R Gilhare

doi:10.48165/

Authors

Nidhi Rawat Department of Veterinary Microbiology,College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh – 491 001 (India)
K Kumari .L.F.C., College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh – 491 001 (India)
F Singh Division of Animal Health, Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar - 304 501 Rajasthan (India)
V R Gilhare Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh – 491 001 (India)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Azolla, broilers, cow, milk production, FCR, weight gain

Abstract

Studies were conducted to explore the possibility of using Azolla (Azolla pinnata) as feed ingredient in cow and broiler ration. In 1st study, 60 cross bred cows in their 2nd to 4th lactation were randomly divided into 2 groups and fed with or without Azolla supplemented commercial feed (1:1 :: Azolla: concentrate). Azolla-fed group showed a significant increase of 11.85% in milk production. In 2nd study, 220 one-day-old ‘Vencobb’ broiler chicks were divided into 2 groups and fed with commercial feed supplemented with or without dried Azolla meal [5% feed]. Result showed significant improvement in cumulative feed intake, body weight and FCR in broiler group fed with Azolla. The use of Azolla in cattle and broiler ration improved their production performance; so has a great potential as sustainable efficient feed supplement for cow and broiler (upto 5%).

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