October 2025
The Science of Dairy Animal Nutrition: Strategic Feeding for Optimized Milk Yield and Herd Health
Introduction: The Critical Role of Dairy Animal Nutrition and Feeding Strategies The successful operation of a modern dairy farm is fundamentally dependent on the strategic and precise feeding of dairy animals. In today’s high-stakes environment, nutrition is no longer a matter of simply filling the feed bunk; it is a sophisticated, data-driven discipline that directly…
Techniques for estimating the nutritive value of feedstuffs
Latest techniques for estimating nutritive value of feedstuffs, with how they work, strengths, and challenges. These reflect both incremental improvements on classic methods and newer approaches. A. Emerging & Improved Laboratory / Analytical Techniques B. Applications & Case Examples (Recent Studies) C. Comparison: Validity & When to Use Which Technique Technique Best Use / Good…
Essential minerals their types, and their role in animal nutrition
Essential Minerals in Animal Nutrition Minerals are inorganic elements vital for maintaining animal health, productivity, and reproductive efficiency. They play structural, physiological, catalytic, and regulatory roles in metabolism. 1. Classification of Essential Minerals Category Minerals Included Required Level Macrominerals (Major Elements) Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P), Sodium (Na), Chlorine (Cl), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S)…
Historical Perspective of Minerals and Vitamins in Animal Nutrition
Early Observations (Ancient to 18th Century) Discovery of Minerals in Animal Nutrition (18th–19th Century) Emergence of Vitamin Research (Early 20th Century) Integration into Animal Nutrition (1930s–1960s) Modern Applications (1970s–Present) The history of minerals and vitamins in animal nutrition reflects a journey from empirical observation (salt licks, ash feeding) to modern precision nutrition. Early discoveries established…