Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Vivek Saharan, Sajjan Sihag, BS Tewatia, Pushpa Lamba and Sushil Kumar

Abstract:
A survey was conducted to found mineral composition of different green fodders used in raya-pearl millet growing zone of Haryana during Kharif season. 42 blocks, representing all the districts of the zone were selected for the survey. Samples of green fodder were collected from cattle and buffalo farmers. Thus, a total of 504 farming families were selected for the survey. A questionnaire was prepared and individual farmer was interrogated regarding the type of green fodder and their amount fed to their animals. The samples of fodder ingredients (bajra fodder, sorghum fodder and grasses fodder) offered to animals were collected from each block and analysed for minerals. The results showed that Bajra fodder was used as green fodders by majority of farmers. Sorghum and grasses was also used as green fodders by few farmers. Green fodders were deficient in P, Zn, Cu and Mn.