Goat Feeding & Nutrition
Goats (Capra hircus) are browsers with feeding behaviour distinct from cattle. This hub gathers our goat nutrition articles by life stage.
Kid
Lactating
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.
Wheat Bran (Gehu Chokar) in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to wheat bran (gehu chokar) in Indian cattle feed: the three types (fine, super fine, coarse), 15% protein, why wheat bran is losing share to DORB in pellets, regional price and form variations.
Soybean Meal in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to soybean meal in Indian cattle feed: the three grades (45/48/50% protein), BIS quality standards, inclusion rates for cow, buffalo, sheep, and goat, and where it is sourced in India.
Mustard Cake (Sarson Khal) in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to mustard cake (sarson khal) in Indian cattle feed: 28-32% protein, expeller vs solvent-extracted types, glucosinolate limits, Rajasthan as the production hub, and the feed-vs-fertilizer dual market.
Maize DDGS, Rice DDGS and Maize DOC in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to DDGS in Indian cattle feed: Maize DDGS (28-30% protein, 8-10% fat), Rice DDGS (45% protein), Maize DOC (de-oiled, <2% fat). What different DDGS colours mean for quality, the critical aflatoxin risk, and inclusion rates.
Maize as Cattle Feed
Complete guide to maize in Indian cattle feed: protein and starch profile, the 10–35% inclusion rate, moisture and aflatoxin limits, acidosis prevention, processing, and storage.
Groundnut Cake (Mungphali Khal) in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to groundnut cake (mungphali khal) in Indian cattle feed: 38-45% protein, coin-shape sizing convention, the critical aflatoxin risk, BIS limits, Gujarat as the Saurashtra production hub, and inclusion rates.
De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) in Cattle Feed
Complete guide to DORB in Indian cattle feed: nutrition (16-17% CP, 12-14% CF), why it is the main raw material for compound feed pellets, BIS aflatoxin limit, adulteration tests, and inclusion rates.
Cotton Seed Cake in Cattle Feed (Binola Khal)
Complete guide to cotton seed cake (binola khal) in Indian cattle feed: 22% protein and 12-14% fat for premium grade, gossypol tolerance, inclusion rates, thin vs thick shapes, and price dynamics.
Silage Making for Cattle: Complete Guide
Complete guide to silage making for Indian dairy: what silage is, the maize silage process, moisture and chop length targets, sealing, fermentation stages, additives, quality checks, and common mistakes.
Sheep and Goat Feed: Complete Guide for Indian Smallholders
Complete guide to sheep and goat feed in India: daily concentrate rate by body weight, why feed is made without urea, sheep vs goat differences, typical formulation, and breed-specific notes.
Hydroponic Green Fodder for Indian Dairy
Simple guide to hydroponic green fodder for Indian dairy: how to grow fresh green fodder from barley seeds in 7 days, setup cost, feeding rates, benefits, problems, and is it worth it for your farm.
Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle: How to Manage Summer in India
Simple guide to managing summer heat stress in Indian dairy cattle and buffalo: signs to watch for, cooling methods (shade, fans, sprinklers, wallowing), feed changes, and how to keep milk yield steady in May-June.
Acidosis in Dairy Cattle: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Complete guide to rumen acidosis in dairy cattle: why maize-heavy rations cause it, milk fat depression as the early warning, prevention with sodium bicarbonate (meetha soda) buffer, and treatment for clinical cases.
Compound Cattle Feed in India — BIS Type 1 vs Type 2
Complete guide to compound cattle feed in India: BIS IS:2052 Type 1 and Type 2 specifications, why feed is sold in pellet form, the 20% protein labelling rule, and how to choose.
Pregnant
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.
Sheep and Goat Feed: Complete Guide for Indian Smallholders
Complete guide to sheep and goat feed in India: daily concentrate rate by body weight, why feed is made without urea, sheep vs goat differences, typical formulation, and breed-specific notes.
Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle: How to Manage Summer in India
Simple guide to managing summer heat stress in Indian dairy cattle and buffalo: signs to watch for, cooling methods (shade, fans, sprinklers, wallowing), feed changes, and how to keep milk yield steady in May-June.
Adult
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.
Sheep and Goat Feed: Complete Guide for Indian Smallholders
Complete guide to sheep and goat feed in India: daily concentrate rate by body weight, why feed is made without urea, sheep vs goat differences, typical formulation, and breed-specific notes.
