Perspective
Effect of Azolla (Azolla pinnata) feeding on daily milk production in a crossbred cow under semi-intensive management in Kilinochchi district, Northern province Sri Lanka
Author(s): H Aruchchunan*
This study aimed to investigate the effects of Azolla feeding on daily milk production in smallholder dairy farm in
Kilinochchi district, Northern province, Sri Lanka. Data were collected from a semi-intensive management
smallholder dairy farmer who fed Azolla mixed with rice bran to the crossbreed milking cow fed with Azolla for the
first time from 10th April 2023 to 9th May 2023. The daily milk production from the selected cow was recorded, and
the thickness of milk and lactometer reading was also examined before and after Azolla feeding. The availability
and nutrient composition of Azolla were considered in the analysis of the data. The study focused on a
crossbreed milking cow fed with Azolla for the first time.
Results showed that the daily milk production of the selected cow gra.. Read More»
DOI:
10.15651/GJDFM.23.8.085