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Category Archives: Pakistan

Female dairy farmers laid the foundation for a village-based ryegrass seed enterprise in Danyore valley, Pakistan

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Peter Ballantyne (ILRI) • 1 Comment

Rye grasses are widely grown cool season grasses that are better suited and have greater agronomic potential in the northern mountainous regions of Pakistan. Since 2015, the AIP-ILRI project has been working to improve dairy production through higher biomass production of improved fodder varieties, especially in mountainous areas like Gilgit. Continue reading →

Animal Feeding / Asia / Cattle / Feeds / FFD / ILRI / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Pakistan / Research / South Asia

Early introduction of calf starter to enhance growth rate of cattle in Pakistan

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Peter Ballantyne (ILRI) • Leave a comment

The various livestock feed companies in Pakistan are suggesting that livestock farmers must introduce calf starter to their calves at the age of three months, at a recommended dose of 10% of their body weight. The AIP-ILRI project has been working to improve livestock production and create awareness among livestock farmers that they must fatten their calves to get higher economic returns. Continue reading →

Asia / Feeds / FFD / ILRI / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Pakistan / Small Ruminants / South Asia

Potential of cactus as drought feed for small ruminants in Pakistan

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Peter Ballantyne (ILRI) • Leave a comment

Under the AIP-Livestock project (ILRI-ICARDA), cactus was introduced to farmers in the dry areas of Chakwal and its adaptation was tested and its value as animal feed was evaluated. Continue reading →

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