Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Sushmitha T, Nalini Kumari N, Alexander G and Harikrishna CH

Abstract:
The present study was conducted onthe chickpea straw based complete feed blocks with 20 percent tree leaves were prepared to select the suitable binder between molasses and condensed distillers soluble (CDS) at 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 percent levels. Feed blocks could not be prepared with CDS at all the three levels. Based on the physical and drying characteristics of the complete feed blocks with varying levels of molasses addition, 10 percent addition of molasses had given better feed blocks in terms of bulk density, durability, drying rate, post compression expansion and initial moisture.