Dairy Compost as a Source of Turkey Brooder Bedding

Feasibility of Miscanthus as alternative bedding for dairy cows

Despite dairy farmers’ awareness of the importance of correct bedding for the health and comfort of their cows, they are often frugal with respect to these bedding materials in order to reduce costs. In addition, farmers are currently dependent on the availability and price fluctuations of traditional bedding materials. For these reasons, the scientific literature as well as the trade press poi...

Bedding Options for Dairy Cows

Herbs as a food source in Turkey.

Medical benefits of herbs have been known for centuries. Many examples contain powerful active components that, if used correctly, can help in healing the living organism. These herbs can also be provided in the form of capsules and powders, as dietary supplements, and thus differ from conventional foods or food ingredients. The traditional Turkish kitchen is rich of various herbs which have be...

The potential of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) residue silage as a forage source in Mohabadi dairy goats

This study was conducted to determine the chemical composition and nutritive value of sunflower residues silage (SRS) and effects of its substitution with alfalfa hay and corn silage on lactation performance, feed intake, nutrient digestibility and some blood parameters of Mohabadi dairy goats. Four experimental diets were formulated to gradually replace alfalfa hay and corn silage with SRS as ...

The importance of fishery production as an income source in Turkey

Fishery production is a very important income source in the world for many people. Many people earn their living in this field. Turkey has four seas and many fresh water resources so it is one of the most advantageous countries in the world in the context of fishery production. However, it cannot be said this sector has been given enough importance in Turkey. Whereas the fishing industry has be...