How to compute a ration for chicken? A farmer interested in compounding poultry mashes should have the basic knowledge of various types of raw ingredients as to their efficacy and nutrient composition vis-a-vis cost to make any mash effective for a flock. The following ingredients should be incorporated while preparing a balanced ration i. Protein supplement: (Primary source of protein) (a) Vegetable protein supplements – e.g. groundnut, soybean cake, mustard cake, maize gluten, etc. (b) Animal protein supplements – Fishmeal, skim milk powder, liver meal, etc. ii. Energy supplement: (a) Primary source of energy – Cereal grains like maize, wheat, millet grains like jowar, milo, rice polish etc. (b) Cereal by products (Diluents – medium energy content and sources of minerals) e.g., wheat bran, rice bran, maize grit, etc. iii Salt, iv. Mineral v. Vitamins vi. Non-nutrient feed additives – e.g., antibiotic, antioxidants, etc. |
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