Cattle Feed — knowledge & India prices
Practical guides on raw materials, compound feed, supplements, and nutrition for cow, buffalo, sheep, goat, and camel — plus daily prices for India's feed raw materials.
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View all →- Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)Delhi High Court Strikes Down Mandatory BIS Mark for Cattle FeedDelhi High Court has struck down FSSAI's rule making BIS certification mandatory for commercial cattle feed. What the Godrej Agrovet v. FSSAI judgment of April 2026 means for feed manufacturers and dairy farmers in India.
- Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)Soybean Meal Price Jumps 35% in 24 Hours — What It Means for Dairy FarmersIndian soybean meal price has jumped from Rs 52/kg to Rs 70/kg overnight - a 35% rise. We explain the likely drivers, the impact on dairy ration costs, and how farmers can respond.
- Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)Rising Temperatures Strain India's Cattle and Dairy EconomyIndian dairy operations face mounting heat-stress losses as summer temperatures rise. Mongabay India reports on the economic toll - and what farmers can do to protect milk yield and animal health.
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How to Start a Dairy Farm in India — Cost, Profit & Government Subsidies (2026)
An honest, plain-language guide to starting a small dairy farm in India: how much it really costs, how much you can earn each month, which government schemes actually help, and the common mistakes that ruin new dairy entrepreneurs.
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Complete guide to small-scale dairy farming in Kenya. Best breeds, daily ration with Napier grass and dairy meal, costs in KES, milk yield benchmarks, and management tips for Kenyan smallholders.
Cattle Insurance in India — Schemes, Premiums & Claim Process (2026)
Complete guide to cattle insurance in India: government schemes, premiums (2.5-4.5%), subsidies up to 90%, top insurance companies, documents needed, and step-by-step claim process for dairy farmers.
Urea in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to urea in Indian cattle feed: why only technical grade is allowed, the 1% BIS maximum, slow-release products like Optigen, the safety risks, and which animals must never receive urea.
Mineral Mixture for Cattle Feed
Complete guide to mineral mixture for Indian dairy: NDDB-prescribed formulation, function of each mineral, daily dose for milch animals and calves, area-specific products, and quality checks.
Bypass Protein in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to bypass protein in Indian dairy: bypass soybean DOC vs bypass mustard DOC, RUP/RDP fractions, PDIN/PDIE values, dosing by milk yield, and ROI for high-yielding cows and buffalo.