Feeds Availability, Nutrient Content and Utilization at Sasiga District and Uke town, East Wallaga zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Cattle production, Feed resource, Oda Gudina, Mada Jalala, Qarsa Mojo, Uke areaAbstract
Feed resources, nutrient content, and livestock productivity were studied in Uke town and Sasiga district, East Wollega zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. To determine feed resources, 150 random respondents participated. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Livestock-producing areas were purposely chosen for the study. We assessed the nutritional value of key feed suppliers following identification. Researchers compared stocking rate to feed resources at research sites. Different feed suppliers have different dry matter yields. Due to their increased dry matter output, private grazing areas were managed differently than communal ones. We estimated feed availability by assessing each feed resource's DM production. Sasiga had a 5,467,345-tonne feed shortage, while Uke had -2,239.5 tones. The analysis suggests that local feed resources are insufficient to support the current livestock species. Thus, feed development, conservation, and use must be handled. This study indicated a feed deficiency, so improving feed quality is also important.
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