Boosting Dairy Cow Productivity: Economic Insights from Doum Palm Molasses Feeding in the Semi Arid Region

Bashir Alhaji Baba

doi:10.59890/ijist.v3i4.28

Authors

Bashir Alhaji Baba Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Maiduguri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijist.v3i4.28

Keywords:

Dairy Cow, Productivity, Economic Insights, Doum Palm Molasses, Semi Arid Region

Abstract

This study evaluates the performance metrics of dairy cows fed different dietary treatments, focusing on the effects of Doum palm molasses on milk yield and economic viability. Results indicate that cows in the T2 group (fed Doum palm molasses) produced an average daily milk yield of 2.90 liters, significantly outperforming the control group (T1), which yielded only 1.04 liters. Economic analysis shows that T2 not only generated higher milk revenue (34,800 Naira) but also reduced the cost per liter to 3.62 Naira, demonstrating enhanced profitability. Proximate composition analysis of the silages revealed favorable nutrient profiles, especially in treatments T2 and T3. These findings suggest that incorporating Doum palm molasses can improve milk production and economic returns for dairy farmers, advocating for its use as a sustainable alternative feed source.

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