Effects of fodder conservation and ration formulation interventions on dairy performance in Kenya

Use of conserved forages and proper ration formulation has great potential to bridge the gap in dairy nutrition reduce seasonal variations milk yield. This study determined effects various fodder interventions on farm performance North Rift, Eastern, Central regions Kenya. Seventy-two farms were purposively selected as participating assigned into six groups twelve follows: two silage production, formulation, control having similar production systems same geographical locations other groups. Data daily dry matter feed intake yield recorded while laboratory analysis was done determine butterfat protein content. The data analyzed using a multi-linear regression model assess relationship between independent dependent variables. results showed that farmers rationing with advisory services had highest average (19.7 kg/cow) compared maize train (16.8 those support from Service Provider Enterprises (SPE) (13.3 (P<0.05). Daily intake/cow varied significantly across well utilization efficiency Milk content did not differ (P>0.05) interventions. In conclusion, use increased reduced fluctuation.
 Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 10(2): 76-83, December 2020