Existing cattle feeding practices in Puducherry region

Abstract

A study was conducted among 200 cattle owners in Puducherry region to ascertain the feeding pattern and fodders used for feeding their cattle. The study revealed that all the farmers fed their animal with Paddy straw and concentrates. Green fodder feeding and mineral mixture was practiced by only 20% of the cattle owners. Lack of awareness about the feeding of mineral mixture, lack of land and feeding cost was identified has the major constraint.