Awareness programme through front line demonstration on multi nutrient block (MNB) supplementation in lactating goats

Abstract

An on-farm trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Multi Nutrient Block (MNB) supplementation on milk yield in lactating goats under dryland conditions during 2021–2022. Total 200 goats were selected from 100 herds for the supplementary feeding in six villages of Bali tehsil of Pali Rajasthan. The study revealed that the feed supplementation with MNB to the lactating goats @100g/day/animal under field conditions improved their milk yield by 17 per cent and overall health of animals, besides reducing the cost offeeding. Conducting farmer's participatory trial farmers’ animal farm proved to be very effective for creating awareness among farmers. However, awareness needs to be created among the farmers about the usefulness of MNB by ensuring availability at their farm in the district through feed shop or State Animal Husbandry Department. Further, most of the farmers’ were dependent and prefer the scientist from KVK/SAU's followed by Veterinary officer, technical assistant and Veterinary Assistant on for latest updating the livestock management practices as major source of information. It is a profitable and low cost economic venture for resource poor farm families for livelihood and entrepre-neurship in goat husbandry. It would go a long way encourage farmer across India to follow the recommended practices and enhance their income. Thus, paving a way of sustainable livestock production for doubling farmers’ income in animal rich arid eco system.