D. C. Joshi ¹, M. Y. Khan ¹, C. Jagannadham ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Animal Nutritian, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, U. P., IN

Abstract

Since forages constitute a major portion of the feed consumed by ruminants and their major function is to provide energy, we are on the constant look out for fodders which besides being palatable and high yielding should also be a good source of energy. Pusa chari is one such fodder developed by the I.A.R.I., New Delhi. It has many varieties which are reported to be resistant to pests and diseases, unlike common jowar. Of the Pusa chari fodder varieties recommended by the I.A.R.I, for propagation, some fodders, namely, PC 23, 1 and 6 have already been examined and their feeding potential and energy evaluation discussed earlier. In the present communication the results obtained on PC 7, 9, 21 and 40 are being reported.

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D. C. Joshi ¹, C. Jaganatham ¹, M. Y. Khan ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, U.P, IN

Abstract

Oat (Avena sativa) is a popular rabi fodder which is widely grown under different agro-climatic conditions. Oat also known as kent is highly palatable and much valued for milk producing dairy animals.

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D. C. Joshi ¹, M. Y. Khan ¹, R. C. Katiyar ¹

Affiliations
1 Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (U.P.) 243122, IN

Abstract

Large quantities of mahua seed cake (MSC) are available in the country but at present it is not used as a normal ingredient of the ration of livestock because of the pungent odour and bitter taste of the cake attributed to the presence of saponin in the material. Processing methods, like steeping in cold water have been tried in the past for the removal of the incriminating factor/factors from the MSC but this has been found to result in considerable loss of dry matter and the utilisation of the residual material still does not show expected improvement.

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D. C. Joshi ¹, M. Y. Khan ², V. Lakshmanan ³, M. C. Prasad ⁴, G. C. Sharma ⁵

Affiliations
1 Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243121 (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243121 (U.P.), IN
3 Division of Livestock Products Technology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243121 (U.P.), IN
4 Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243121 (U.P.), IN
5 AlCRP, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243121 (U.P.), IN

Abstract

In an earlier study, carried out on about one year old male buffalo calves for nearly six monihs, Joshi et al observed that by gradual replacement nearly 80 per cent of the wheat straw consnmed by control animals, could be substituted by unground rice husk without affecting the growth of the animals. It was however, considered necessary to examine if the continued feeding of rice husk has any adverse effect on the internal organs of these animals. The study was there fore, extended for another 12 months and the results obtained are being reported in this communication.

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D. C. Joshi ¹, M. Y. Khan ², G. C. Sharma ³

Affiliations
1 Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagr - 243122, Utter Pradesh, IN
2 Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagr - 243122, Utter Pradesh, IN
3 AICRP, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagr - 243122, Utter Pradesh, IN

Abstract

We are confronted with the situations of extreme scarcity of livestock feeds, in one or the other part of the country, when even straws are not available. We have to depend on other materials which are normally not used as livestock feeds. Rice husk is one such substance which is presently not being used as animal feed, though available in large quantities.

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A. K. Garg ¹, M. Y. Khan ¹, D. C. Joshi ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, U.P, IN

Abstract

Of the many Pusa Chari fodder varieties developed by the I.A.R.I., and reported to be resistant to pests and diseases, unlike common jowar, the performance of Pusa Chari 23 (Sorghum bicolor X Sorghum sudanense) as a source of energy for ruminants has been discussed in an earlier communication.

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