Value Addition of Fodder and Crop Residues for Sustainable Livestock Production

Value addition of fodder resources offers a viable and sustainable solution for supplementing livestock feed. Techniques such as the preparation of complete feed blocks, fodder pelletization, conservation and urea enrichment of crop residues are widely adopted for the efficient utilization of available fodder resources through value addition. These technologies improve the nutritional quality, shelf life, palatability and economic value of fodder crops. As a result, they helps to increase livestock production efficiency while reducing feed costs and minimizing fodder wastage.