Evaluating the potential of feedstuffs for dairy cattle in Southeast Asia

Reports show that in Southeast Asian countries, the dairy industry produces insufficient milk to meet current demand. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research determined the fermentation characteristics of commonly used feedstuffs to identify suitable ingredients for formulating dairy rations that suit the region. Despite the genetic potential of dairy cows in Southeast Asian countries, which are mostly crossbred between Holstein Friesian and local breeds, milk yields and fat co