Green Fodder: Benefits and Risks for Livestock Health

• Green fodder, while beneficial, can harm animals if not fed correctly, leading to illnesses like thin dung or cold effects.
• Animal scientist Rajesh Kumar advises against immediately switching animals to new green fodder.
• Farmers often make the mistake of directly switching to green fodder to save on dry fodder costs, causing animals to fall ill.
• It is recommended to let freshly cut green fodder dry for a day before feeding it to animals.
• When feeding green fodder, slightly reduce the amount of water given to animals to prevent sickness.

Why It Matters: Proper green fodder feeding is crucial for livestock health; incorrect methods can lead to illness and losses.