Practical Livestock Feed Formulation Handbook

This handbook will prove a much consulted reference for poultry farmers, students - and teachers - of general agriculture. There is the expectation that a farmer will take pains to purchase feedstuff of the right quality if he/she wants to get the results promised in the recommended rations. For instance, a weevil-infested batch of maize will contribute significantly less energy/nutrients to a diet (even if a good prescribed formula is followed) than one that is in good condition. Effort has been made in this handbook to give as much detail as possible of the more common types of potentially problematic ingredients. The less experienced farmer would be well advised, to seek the assistance of more experienced colleagues and/or practicing animal nutritionists when in doubt. For as long as the poultry farmer does not stray beyond the limits recommended in this handbook(and other guide books), it is unlikely that any ration compounded would be detrimental in any way to the animals fed on it.