Lactational performance of crossbred dairy cows fed on complete feed block and total mixed ration

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding complete feed block (CFB) and total mixed ration (TMR) on lactational performance of crossbred cows. Eighteen crossbred cows of similar lactation and milk yield were randomly divided into three groups of six animals each. Animals in group T0 were given concentrate and roughage separately. In T1 and T2 groups, animals were fed CFB and TMR, respectively. The body weight (kg), dry matter intake (g/ kg W 0.75) and total digestible nutrient intake (kg/day) were comparable among the treatments. Intake of crude protein (kg/day), crude protein (g/ kg W 0.75) and neutral detergent fibre (kg/day) were higher (P