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Every article on cattlefeed.info, sorted by most recent first. Currently 40 articles across raw materials, compound feed, supplements, nutrition guides, and the business of dairy.

Indian dairy cow in early lactation — ketosis prevention and transition-cow management

Ketosis in Dairy Cattle: Causes, Detection & Prevention

Ketosis in Indian dairy cattle — clinical vs subclinical, BHB thresholds (1.2 / 3.0 mmol/L), BCS and transition-cow prevention, and treatment options.

Nutrition Guides · Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Indian dairy cow undergoing pre-milking teat hygiene — mastitis prevention

Mastitis in Dairy Cattle: Prevention, Detection & Treatment

Mastitis in Indian dairy cattle — clinical vs subclinical, SCC thresholds, NMC 5-point prevention, dry cow therapy, treatment, and the economic cost.

Nutrition Guides · Fri Jun 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Indian dairy cattle in monsoon — wet shed and farmer working through the rainy season

Monsoon Dairy Management: Protect Cattle, Feed & Milk Yield

Monsoon dairy management for Indian farmers — feed mould and aflatoxin control, mastitis prevention, hoof care, and a pre-monsoon checklist.

Nutrition Guides · Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Methane-reducing feed additives for Indian dairy cattle — overview of product categories, inclusion rates, and carbon credit opportunities

Methane-Reducing Feed Additives — What Indian Dairy Farmers Need to Know

Best methane-reducing feed additives for Indian dairy in 2026 — 6 product categories, Indian availability, practical inclusion rates, carbon credit economics.

Supplements · Wed Jun 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Liquid cane molasses for cattle feed — viscous dark amber syrup showing the characteristic colour and consistency of Grade A molasses used as a pellet binder and palatability enhancer in Indian compound feed manufacturing

Liquid Molasses in Cattle Feed — Specs, Inclusion Rate, Tenders & Sourcing in India

Liquid molasses in Indian cattle feed pellets — Grade A specs, Brix and moisture, inclusion rate, tender sourcing, and the 2026 UP shortage.

Raw Materials · Sat Jun 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Stages of cattle feed export from India — raw materials, feed mill packaging in PP and jumbo bags, forklift loading shipping containers, ocean cargo vessel, port handling, and dairy cattle at the feeding trough

How to Export Cattle Feed from India — Documents, Buyers, Packaging & Container Loading

Export cattle feed from India — documents, buyer sourcing, payment terms, packaging, container loading, and common mistakes to avoid.

Business · Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Side-by-side comparison of oilseed cake and de-oiled cake (DOC) samples used in Indian cattle feed

Oilseed Cake vs DOC (De-Oiled Cake / Meal) — Cottonseed, Groundnut & Mustard

Cake vs DOC (de-oiled cake/meal) in Indian cattle feed — cottonseed, groundnut, mustard. Protein, fat, price per protein, and when to use which.

Raw Materials · Fri May 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Bright orange-yellow corn grits (groat of corn) — coarsely cracked dehulled and degermed maize

Corn Grits (Groat of Corn) in India — Specifications, Particle Size & Industrial Uses

Corn grits (groat of corn) in India — production, key specs, particle size, and uses in ethanol, brewing, food, and premium calf starter feed.

Raw Materials · Wed May 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Stage-specific cattle feed pellets in 25 kg bags for different growth and reproductive stages

Cattle Feed Stages Explained — Starter, Grower, Heifer, Pregnancy, Close-Up & Transition

Stage-by-stage guide to compound cattle feed in India — starter, grower, heifer, pregnancy, close-up & transition pellets (BIS Type-1, no urea, 25 kg).

Compound Feed · Sun May 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Stacked bags of cattle feed at an Indian feed dealership

How Cattle Feed is Sold in India — The 5 Distribution Channels Explained

How cattle feed actually moves from factory to farmer in India — dealers, BMCs, distributor warehouses, schemes, and in-bag farmer gifts explained.

Business · Sat May 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Indian dairy farm with crossbred cows in a small modern shed

How to Start a Dairy Farm in India — Cost, Profit & Government Subsidies (2026)

Honest guide to starting a small dairy farm in India — real costs, monthly profit math, NABARD and government schemes, and mistakes to avoid.

Business · Fri May 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Kenyan dairy farmer feeding a Friesian cow with Napier grass

Dairy Farming in Kenya — A Complete Feeding & Management Guide

Small-scale dairy farming in Kenya — best breeds, daily ration with Napier grass and dairy meal, costs in KES, and milk yield benchmarks.

Nutrition Guides · Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Indian dairy cow with ear tag representing cattle insurance coverage

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%, claim process, and how to apply.

Business · Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Urea pellets used as NPN supplement in cattle feed

Urea in Cattle Feed

Urea in Indian cattle feed — why only technical grade is allowed, the 1% BIS limit, slow-release options like Optigen, and animals that must never get urea.

Supplements · Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Mineral mixture powder sample for dairy cattle

Mineral Mixture for Cattle Feed

Mineral mixture for Indian dairy — NDDB-prescribed formulation, role of each mineral, daily dose for milch animals and calves, and quality checks.

Supplements · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Bypass protein supplement granules used in Indian dairy

Bypass Protein in Cattle Feed

Bypass protein in Indian dairy — bypass soybean DOC vs mustard DOC, RUP/RDP fractions, PDIN/PDIE values, dosing by milk yield, and ROI for high-yield herds.

Supplements · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Prilled bypass fat granules used in Indian dairy

Bypass Fat in Cattle Feed

Bypass fat (rumen-protected fat) in Indian dairy — prilled hydrogenated vs calcium soap, analytical specs, dosing by milk yield, when to use, and ROI.

Supplements · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Aflatoxin rapid test strip being read against a cattle feed sample

Aflatoxin in Cattle Feed

Aflatoxin in Indian cattle feed — the BIS 20 ppb limit, at-risk raw materials, rapid test kits, and how toxin binders prevent aflatoxin M1 in milk.

Supplements · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Wheat bran (gehu chokar) sample for cattle feed

Wheat Bran (Gehu Chokar) in Cattle Feed

Wheat bran (gehu chokar) in Indian cattle feed — fine, super fine, and coarse types, 15% protein, and why DORB is replacing it in compound feed pellets.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Soybean meal flakes being sampled at a feed mill

Soybean Meal in Cattle Feed

Complete guide to soybean meal in Indian cattle feed — three grades (45/48/50% protein), BIS standards, inclusion rates for cow, buffalo, sheep, and goat.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Mustard cake (sarson khal) at an Indian oil mill

Mustard Cake (Sarson Khal) in Cattle Feed

Mustard cake (sarson khal) in Indian cattle feed — 28-32% protein, expeller vs solvent-extracted, glucosinolate limits, and Rajasthan sourcing.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Maize DDGS bowl beside a corn cob and yellow corn kernels

Maize DDGS, Rice DDGS and Maize DOC in Cattle Feed

Complete guide to DDGS in Indian cattle feed — Maize DDGS, Rice DDGS, and Maize DOC. Protein and fat specs, colour-quality link, aflatoxin risk, dosing.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Yellow shelled maize grain ready for cattle feed

Maize as Cattle Feed

Maize in Indian cattle feed — protein and starch profile, the 10–35% inclusion rate, moisture and aflatoxin limits, acidosis prevention, and storage.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Groundnut cake (mungphali khal) coins at an Indian oil mill

Groundnut Cake (Mungphali Khal) in Cattle Feed

Groundnut cake (mungphali khal) in Indian cattle feed — 38-45% protein, coin-shape sizing, aflatoxin risk, BIS limits, and Saurashtra sourcing.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

De-oiled rice bran (DORB) sample at a feed mill

De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) in Cattle Feed

DORB in Indian cattle feed — 16-17% CP and 12-14% CF, why it's the main pellet raw material, BIS aflatoxin limit, adulteration tests, and inclusion rates.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Cotton seed cake (binola khal) discs at an Indian oil mill

Cotton Seed Cake in Cattle Feed (Binola Khal)

Complete guide to cotton seed cake (binola khal) in Indian cattle feed — 22% protein, 12-14% fat for premium grade, gossypol, inclusion rates, prices.

Raw Materials · Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Total Mixed Ration in a feeding trough at an Indian dairy

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Dairy Cattle

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Indian dairy — what TMR is, how to formulate one, sample lactating buffalo TMR in kg, particle size, and common mistakes.