Vol. 9, Special Issue 2 (2024)

Author(s): K Nalini and C Vennila

Abstract: One among the major constraints in livestock production is the deficit in quantity and quality of feedstuff and with ever increasing population, the land for cultivation with fodder is relatively less possible. The alternate option is to ensure fodder availability from unconventional feed resources (Van et al., 2005). To enhance productivity of livestock, potential source is to increase the protein availability. The protein and energy can be met out by the unconventional feed resource and one such is the mulberry plant, where the leaves are used for silkworm rearing.