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Scope for utilization of sunflower heads as animal feed in Karnataka state

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Title Scope for utilization of sunflower heads as animal feed in Karnataka state
 
Creator ANANDAN, S
ANIL KUMAR, G K
RUDRASWAMY, M S
RAMANA, J V
RAMACHANDRA, K S
 
Subject Feed, Nutrition, Nutritive value, Proximate composition, Sunflower heads
 
Description A survey was carried out to assess the utilization pattern of sunflower hl!ads (SFH) in the districts ofBellary, Raichur and Chitradurga, which are the major sunflower growing areas of the Karpataka state. The survey revealed that currentlysunflower heads are not being fed to any class of livestock, and are mainly used for composting or burnt or dumped onway side. Even though sunflower heads are not being fed, the survey revealed that animals consumed SFH in a limitedway. Small ruminants have a greater liking for SFH than the large ruminants. The major reason ascribed for not feedingSFH is lack of tradition and availability of other feeds in sufficient quantities. The chemical composition and in vitrostudies revealed that SFH is nutritionally better than many of the commonly used roughages. Proper extension anddemonstration of utilization of SFH is requited for popularizing the use of SFH as livestock feed.
 
Publisher Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture
 
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Date 2014-02-18
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/37642
 
Source The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; Vol 72, No 6 (2002)
0367-8318
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/37642/16871
 
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