Because of its high protein content and low lignin concentration, azolla is easily digested by livestock. Fresh azolla can be combined 1:1 with commercial feed or given to livestock directly. It was discovered that when cattle were fed azolla, their milk output increased by 10% to 12%. It’s also been discovered that azolla feeding improves milk quality. Azolla is rich in protein, almost 20-25% CP on dry weight basis. It is also found to contain essential minerals like Iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese etc. Apart from appreciable quantities of vitamin A and vitamin B12. It is also found to contain almost all the essential amino acids, many probiotics, bio-polymers and beta carotene.
Why azolla is an ideal organic feed for livestock ?
