The patidar cattle feed market is expected to witness growth due to rise in demand for animal products and increase in consumption. Moreover, the increasing population and the growing living standards have also prompted the livestock industry to adapt and expand to satisfy the demands of the society.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2027.
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Grass and Forage
Grass and hay are the foundation of a good livestock diet. But if grasses or hay is not available all year or if the quality of the feed is poor, your cattle may need supplemental feed.
During drought and cold weather, pastures lose some of their nutrients. This is a problem because it reduces the amount of food your cows can eat.
It is also a problem because it causes the cattle to graze less, which can affect their energy consumption.
To compensate for this, some herds supplement their rations with grain. Grains have a higher nutritive value than hay and they also provide additional energy. However, they can cause problems if they are used in high amounts and are fed in combination with low-quality forage. They can cause the rumen microbes to ferment starch rather than fiber, which results in a decrease in the breakdown and digestion of fiber.
Grain
Grain is a great way to meet energy needs and provide a tasty treat for cows. It can also be used to supplement low quality forage to make up a complete ration.
There are several grain feed options to choose from, including corn, oats, wheat, barley, and rye. Some grains are more cost effective than others, and should be carefully weighed out against their forage counterparts to determine which one will best sate the needs of your herd.
The best way to feed grain is to make it a regular part of the haying schedule, and to deliver the requisite quantity so that all animals have an equal opportunity to enjoy the good stuff. This can be accomplished with a variety of feeders and equipment, from pails to buckets, and home built and commercial feed dispensers. The most cost effective way to incorporate grain into your haying program is to use it as part of a complete cow ration that includes a balanced mix of forage and grain.
Feed Additives
The right cattle feed additives can increase average daily gain and reduce costs, boosting profits in the short term. They also help control coccidiosis, improve feed intake and maintain weight gains, and suppress respiratory disease.
There are a variety of compounds that can be added to patidar cattle feed to control internal and external parasites, including ionophores (Lasalocid and Monovet) and beta-agonists (Tylosin and Melengestrol). Many have efficacy against both intestinal and lung coccidiosis.
Medicated feed additives have been available for years. These include antibiotics, antimicrobials, sulfonamidics, and hormones.
However, in 2017, the FDA enacted a new rule that requires all medically important and antimicrobials to be obtained and used with a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). A VFD is a written order from a licensed veterinarian that authorizes the use of a drug for a particular animal feeding application.
These cross clearances enable nutritionists, veterinarians and producers to select and incorporate the best compound for each application. They also give them more flexibility to address specific health concerns and improve cattle performance.
Nutrients
Nutrients in patidar cattle feed play an important role in determining the performance and profitability of beef cattle operations. Nutrients of interest to beef producers include total digestible nutrients (TDN) or alternative energy values (net energy system, NE), crude protein (CP), fat (which should not exceed 6 percent of the total diet in mature cattle or 4 percent in growing cattle), fiber and mineral levels.
Several factors determine the nutrient concentrations of feedstuffs including location, harvest date (maturity), year, and management practices. On a dry matter basis, energy can vary +-10%, crude protein can vary +-15%, and minerals by a much greater margin.
The nutrient composition of feedstuffs is best determined by laboratory analysis. Ideally, the nutrient values specified for a given feed are on an as-fed (as received, moisture content included) or dry matter basis.
