Low-cost Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairying: Exploring Conventional, Agro-Industrial, and Non-Conventional Feeds to Optimize Nutritional Adequacy


Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | 02 | Page : –
    By

    Md. Emran Hossain,

  • Shilpi Islam,

  1. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram-4225, Bangladesh, , Bangladesh
  2. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur-1706, , Bangladesh

Abstract

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This study explores the potential of cost-effective feed resources to enhance the sustainability of dairy farming by focusing on conventional, agro-industrial, and non-conventional feed alternatives. Rising feed costs remain a significant challenge =124ed5y7u-8 n dairy production, and optimizing feed efficiency is crucial for maintaining profitability and sustainability. Conventional feed resources, including roughages and pastures, provide the foundation for dairy cow diets, yet their nutritional content varies seasonally and geographically. Agro-industrial by-products, such as rice bran, wheat bran, and molasses, offer an opportunity to reduce feed costs while utilizing waste products from other agricultural sectors. Non-conventional feeds, such as aquatic plants, tree fodders, and kitchen waste, present innovative solutions for enhancing cow nutrition while reducing environmental impact. These alternative feed sources can contribute to the optimization of nutrient utilization, improving milk production, cow health, and overall farm sustainability. However, the variability in nutrient content, processing requirements, and potential anti-nutritional factors of these feeds pose challenges that must be addressed through proper management and supplementation. This study examines the prospects, challenges, and practical applications of each feed category and provides valuable insights into their role in the future of sustainable dairy farming. The findings underscore the importance of integrating diverse feed resources into dairy nutrition strategies to achieve balanced, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable production systems.

Keywords: Agro-industrial by-products, alternative feeds, cost-effective nutrition, dairy farming sustainability, feed optimization, non-conventional feeds, roughages.

How to cite this article:
Md. Emran Hossain, Shilpi Islam. Low-cost Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairying: Exploring Conventional, Agro-Industrial, and Non-Conventional Feeds to Optimize Nutritional Adequacy. Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology. 2025; 14(02):-.
How to cite this URL:
Md. Emran Hossain, Shilpi Islam. Low-cost Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairying: Exploring Conventional, Agro-Industrial, and Non-Conventional Feeds to Optimize Nutritional Adequacy. Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology. 2025; 14(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoe/article=2025/view=0


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Volume 14
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Received 11/02/2025
Accepted 21/02/2025
Published 27/02/2025
Publication Time 16 Days
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