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Debadrita Badiya
M.V.Sc. Scholar, Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Science and AH, Kamdhenu University (Gujarat)
debadritabaidya98@gmail.com		 Debajyoti Sarkar
Ph.D. Scholar, Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics, ICAR-NDRI, Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani (West Bengal)
sarkardebajyoti@ymail.com

ABSTRACT

Providing a balanced ration to the animals is not always easy due to diversified farming systems and climatic conditions existing in different parts of the country. As per the various feeding standards, to maximize the milk yield the ration must contain 25% of DM as green fodder of superior quality. The ideal dry matter content in the silage is around 35% when it is cut at the flowering stage. The best silages are soft, have high moisture, and have their characteristic aroma. The vital steps involved in the process of silage making should be followed to have a quality product. Silage making is an easy and practical approach for conserving green fodder available during the lush season for use during lean season for making dairying profitable.
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