Scope for utilization of sunflower heads as animal feed in Karnataka state


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Authors

  • S ANANDAN
  • G K ANIL KUMAR
  • M S RUDRASWAMY
  • J V RAMANA
  • K S RAMACHANDRA

Keywords:

Feed, Nutrition, Nutritive value, Proximate composition, Sunflower heads

Abstract

A survey was carried out to assess the utilization pattern of sunflower hl!ads (SFH) in the districts ofBellary, Raichur and Chitradurga, which are the major sunflower growing areas of the Karpataka state. The survey revealed that currently
sunflower heads are not being fed to any class of livestock, and are mainly used for composting or burnt or dumped on
way side. Even though sunflower heads are not being fed, the survey revealed that animals consumed SFH in a limited
way. Small ruminants have a greater liking for SFH than the large ruminants. The major reason ascribed for not feeding
SFH is lack of tradition and availability of other feeds in sufficient quantities. The chemical composition and in vitro
studies revealed that SFH is nutritionally better than many of the commonly used roughages. Proper extension and
demonstration of utilization of SFH is requited for popularizing the use of SFH as livestock feed.

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Author Biographies

  • S ANANDAN
    Scientist, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 030 India

  • G K ANIL KUMAR
    Research Associate, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 030 India

  • M S RUDRASWAMY
    Senior Research Fellow, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 030 India

  • J V RAMANA
    Scientist (Senior Scale), National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 030 India

  • K S RAMACHANDRA
    Principal Scientist. National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 030 India

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Issue

Vol. 72 No. 6 (2002)

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How to Cite

ANANDAN, S., ANIL KUMAR, G. K., RUDRASWAMY, M. S., RAMANA, J. V., & RAMACHANDRA, K. S. (2014). Scope for utilization of sunflower heads as animal feed in Karnataka state. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 72(6). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/37642