.The feed and fodder resources are of course shared by all livestock. Agricultural residues are currently estimated to provide 40 % of the present fodder, grazing area 31%, green fodder 26 %, and chemical concentrates(mainly for commercial poultry and high holding cows) 3 % of total consumption.
· Over the last decade the straw grain ratio has deteriorated because of the large scale adoption of high yielding varieties which also produce poor quality straw.
· The dairy became main occupation in rural area because of agriculture is receding
· Since growing demand for meat and milk, the animal husbandry became profitable income source for rural poor
· Cultivation of Dwarft crops and decrease in forest and graze lands resulted sustainable decline in fodder production
· Green fodder not available throughout the year
· The dairy farmers are dependent on commercial feeds
· The commercial feeds are mixed with urea and artificial milk booster
· They Causes effect on quality of milk produced and longevity of the animal
· In turn leads to cancer and coronary ailments in human beings
· Usage of commercial feed is not economical and declines income
