Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Maintenance Ration for Zebu Cattle
The maintenance ration for zebu cattle is:
- 1 Kg concentrate per 3 kg milk
- 6 kg straw & 2 kg concentrate
- 4 kg straw & 1 kg concentrate — Correct Answer
- 1 Kg concentrate per 2.5 kg milk
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 4 kg straw & 1 kg concentrate
| Ration Type | Zebu Cattle |
|---|
| Ration | Zebu Cattle | Buffalo / Crossbred |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 4 kg straw + 1 kg concentrate | 4–6 kg straw + 2 kg concentrate |
| Production | 1 kg concentrate/2.5 kg milk | 1 kg concentrate/2 kg milk |
| Gestation (last trimester) | 1.25 kg concentrate | 1.75 kg concentrate |
Salt and mineral mixture: 1% of the concentrate mixture.
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