Questions and Answers
What is the most important factor that determines animal performance and profitability?
Feed cost
Why is overfeeding considered wasteful and costly?
It leads to high feed costs
What percentage of livestock feed do natural pastures usually provide?
More than 60%
In what season is natural pasture of good quality?
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Which management practice in pasture ensures continuous supply of grasses and legumes to livestock?
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Factors Affecting Animal Performance and Profitability
- Nutrition is the most important factor that determines animal performance and profitability.
Efficient Feeding Practices
- Overfeeding is considered wasteful and costly.
Natural Pastures
- Natural pastures usually provide 50-70% of livestock feed.
- Natural pasture is of good quality during the growing season.
Pasture Management
- Rotational grazing is a management practice that ensures a continuous supply of grasses and legumes to livestock.
