Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Mulberry hay supplementation boosts calf growth and cuts feed costs significantly.

IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science
Effect of Supplementation of Mulberry Hay with Sorghum Straw on Nutrient Utilisation and Growth in Crossbred Calves
Venkateswarlu Malisetty

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The researchers studied how adding mulberry hay to sorghum straw affects the growth and nutrient use in crossbred calves. They found that calves on both rations had similar weight gains. Calves on ration 2 ate slightly more and had better nutrient absorption. Mulberry hay made the straw less digestible but improved protein digestion. Overall, adding mulberry hay to the diet can make the calves grow well and save on feed costs.