Azolla as a cattle feed
Fodder is an important requirement for cattle. Even if the animals are fed with commercial feeds from the market, fresh green grass or dry straw is essential as fodder availability greatly reduces the expenditure on commercial feeds. The success of a dairy plant depends largely on increasing milk production without escalation in feeding cost. Growing fodder grass is a good option. Another is Azollacultivation.
Azolla as a low-cost, organic and nutrient rich animal Feed, Azolla can be used as a good substitute for the cattle feed.
- It is the most economic and efficient feed substitute for live stock
- Milk yield increases by 15 to 20%
- Azolla feeding does not affect the milk production, improves quality of milk and health and longevity of livestock
- 15 to 20% commercial feed is replaced by Azolla