Supplementation strategies for small ruminants in low and high input production systems
1996
Djajanegara, A. (Balai Penelitian Ternak Ciawi, Bogor (Indonesia)) | Pond, K.R. | Batubara, L.P. | Merkel, R.C.
The management of different small ruminant production systems in developing countries is of interest with regard to meeting the nutrient requirement of animals for optimal production. It is known that achieving maximum microbial protein synthesis could meet the nitrogen requirement of ruminants above maintenance. For fast growing animals, as well as pregnant and lactating animals, additional nutrients are needed. The general feeding practices for small ruminants in the tropics are the cut and carry system, alternate cut and carry and grazing, and full grazing systems. Roughage sources from areas within the vicinity of animals are often the only feed source available. The quality of roughage available for small ruminants in the tropics is generally considered low resulting in low production levels and it is apparent that feeding of supplements would increase production. Under variable production system, supplements provided to the animals are different depending upon the financial strength of farmers. The supplementation strategies described in this paper include supplementation in cut and carry systems; grazing systems; integrated tree-crop-animal systems and fattening systems
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