Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study evaluates the performance metrics of dairy cows fed different dietary treatments, focusing on the effects of Doum palm molasses on milk yield and economic viability. The results indicate that cows in the T2 group, fed Doum palm molasses, produced an average daily milk yield of 2.90 L, significantly outperforming the control group (T1), which yielded only 1.04 L. The economic analysis shows that T2 not only generated higher milk revenue (₦34,800) but also reduced the cost per liter to ₦3.62, demonstrating enhanced profitability. Furthermore, the proximate composition analysis of the silages revealed favorable nutrient profiles, especially in treatments T2 and T3. These findings suggest that incorporating Doum palm molasses can improve milk production and economic returns for dairy farmers, advocating for its use as a sustainable alternative feed source
Source: African Research Reports
DOI: 10.65221/0007
Authors: M Mustapha, B. A Baba, U Lawan, H.G.M Modu, B.G.I Bababe
Institution: Lake Chad Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7123345385