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ANIMAL NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

Writer: Consorcio Cerrado das Águas
Consorcio Cerrado das Águas
Jan 31, 2024
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Cattle herd in a pasture area, representing animal nutrition management guided by the Cerrado das Águas program to ensure adequate animal feed, efficient use of forage crops, and soil conservation on rural properties.

Description: Animal nutrition must be balanced and calculated according to the specific needs of the herd, taking into account breed, age, management system, etc. The aim is to use the feed efficiently while avoiding harm to the ecosystem. This prevents problems arising from overgrazing, such as erosion and soil compaction.


How to do it: Define the quantity and quality of feed that the animals need and balance it. The most suitable professionals to guide the producer in this strategy are animal scientists and agricultural engineers.


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Time of Event: It takes place throughout the year.


Monitoring Strategies: Evaluate animal weight gain and productivity; Conduct analyses that indicate herd health.


Indicators: Animals with a good visual appearance and well-nourished.


Ecosystem Services Provided: Soil Conservation.


 
 
 

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