A split plot experiment was conducted at research farm of Agronomy Section, ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana during kharif 2018–19 to evaluate various jeevamrutha formulations under the varying nutrient levels in fodder maize (Zea mays L.). In main four [Control (0), 50, 75 and 100% RDF] sub-plot, five (without jeevamrutha), water based @1000 l/ha, @1500 whey l/ha l/ha] w...

We have previously shown that (1) an acute deficiency in blood serum holo-ceruloplasmin (Cp) developed in rats that were fed fodder containing silver ions (Ag-fodder) for one month and (2) the deficiency in holo-Cp was compensated by non-hepatic holo-Cp synthesis in rats that were chronically fed Ag-fodder for 6 months (Ag-rats). The purpose of the present study is to identify the organ(s) that...

Ethno-botany accounts for the study of relationship between people and plants for their use as medicines, food, shelter, clothing, fuel, fodder and other household purposes (Balick, 1996). It deals with the interaction of indigenous plants and the local inhabitants of the area. The aim of ethnobotanists is to explore how these plants are used as food, clothing, shelter, fodder, fuel, furniture ...

This paper aims to highlight the uses of forest resources in Purandhara, Panchakule and Goltakuri Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Dang district, western Nepal. The ethnobotanical data was collected through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) that involved discussion with local people and key informants, through semi-structured questions and informal conversations. Vulnerability of plan...

There is not much information about the vitamin D content of fodders and hay. Most of it is from the United States and, more recently, Holland. Keener (1954) and Weits (1956) have summarized the available information. No such assessments apparently having been made in this country, an opportunity was taken to make a systematic study of the vitamin D activity of Scottish hill pastures. Monthly s...

The Anaerobic Digestion Model No. 1 (ADM1) was applied for the mathematical simulation of the thermophilic mono-fermentation of maize silage. Data from a period of 140 days of pilot plant operation were used for model calibration. The substrate characterization in terms of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and inert matter was based on data derived from fodder analysis. The model was capable of a...