Transforming Agricultural Waste into Opportunities: Crop Residues for Sustainable Livestock Feeding and Productivity

Year : 2024 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 03 | Page : 12-21
    By

    Md. Emran Hossain,

  • Shilpi Islam,

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

Abstract

As global agricultural systems strive to meet the growing demand for livestock products while minimizing environmental impact, the sustainable utilization of crop residues has emerged as a key strategy for improving feed resource availability. In Bangladesh and many other developing regions, vast quantities of crop residues are produced annually, yet their potential as a valuable feed resource remains underutilized. This review evaluates the role of crop residues in livestock feeding, focusing on their nutritional value, limitations, and strategies for enhancing their digestibility and utilization. Innovative processing techniques, such as biological, chemical, and mechanical treatments, are explored to convert low-nutrient agricultural waste into nutritionally viable feed. Additionally, it addresses the environmental and economic benefits of integrating crop residues into feeding systems, including reduced feed costs, lower reliance on conventional feed ingredients, and mitigation of waste-related environmental challenges. By transforming agricultural waste into a sustainable feed resource, this approach not only contributes to enhancing livestock productivity but also aligns with broader goals of sustainable agricultural development and circular economy principles. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of opportunities, challenges, and future directions for optimizing use of crop residue in livestock feeding to achieve sustainable and resilient food production systems by using neglected crop residues.

Keywords: Crop residues, livestock feeding, nutritional value, sustainable agriculture, waste utilization

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science & Technology ]

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Md. Emran Hossain, Shilpi Islam. Transforming Agricultural Waste into Opportunities: Crop Residues for Sustainable Livestock Feeding and Productivity. Research & Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science & Technology. 2024; 13(03):12-21.
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