Tree fodders for livestock nutrition: A review
Author(s): Kabinesh V, Nandha Kumar R, Moulidharshan R, Bargavi S, Sabarish M, Kalpana R, Bridha Bharathi SA, Menaka S, Durgadevi R, Anusuya G and Bhuvaneshwari T
Abstract: India's economy heavily depends on the production of livestock, which boosts the nation's GDP and agricultural sector. However, the growing disparity between the supply and demand of fodder, which is made worse by the depletion of natural resources, climate change, and water shortages, poses difficulties to the industry's sustainability. The possibility of tree fodders as a long-term remedy for India's fodder shortage is examined in this review. It looks at the nutritional advantages of different tree species, how they integrate into agroforestry systems, and typical strategies for producing fodder from agroforestry. The paper also addresses the nutritional characteristics of tree fodders as well as their anti-nutritional aspects, highlighting the significance of efficient management techniques to optimize their advantages while reducing hazards to animal health. The study's overall findings emphasize the need for additional investigation and real-world application to support the inclusion of tree fodders in livestock diets and promote environmental and financial sustainability in animal husbandry techniques.
How to cite this article:
Kabinesh V, Nandha Kumar R, Moulidharshan R, Bargavi S, Sabarish M, Kalpana R, Bridha Bharathi SA, Menaka S, Durgadevi R, Anusuya G, Bhuvaneshwari T. Tree fodders for livestock nutrition: A review. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(8S):06-12.
