INTRODUCTION
In animal husbandry, feed production costs can reach 70%. Therefore, this business benefits can be obtained if the rations / feed given quite cheap but can meet the needs of livestock.
Feed ingredient for cows can be grouped into two, namely green and Feed Supplement (Concentrate). To get a good product then both types of feed materials should be provided, as is expected from both types of feed materials of this protein needs can be met.
Greenery
Greenery is the main feed ingredient that is usually filled from the grass. Cow's milk production can occur due to low quantity and poor quality of grass is especially true in the dry season. To overcome the shortage of grass that can be used other materials in the form of green bean leaves (Gliricidia, kaliandra, Lamtoro, turi, water hyacinth, etc.) and agricultural wastes (rice straw, corn stems, corn cornhusk etc.). The amount given as green feed dairy cows ranged from 50-75% protein that is required or a rough calculation of approximately 10% of body weight.
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