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Vishal Patil1, Radha Gupta2, Rajendran Duraisamy3
1Department of Mathematics, JAIN (Deemed-to-be UNIVERSITY), Bangalore, Karnataka, India. vishal.patil33@rediffmail.com.
Tropical Animal Health and Production
|May 10, 2021
Summary
A new Android app, Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Feed Calculator (DCN & FC), helps tropical dairy farmers create least-cost feed rations. It uses regression analysis and linear programming to meet nutrient needs with available feedstuffs.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Nutrition
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Dairy farmers in tropical regions face challenges with limited feedstuff availability.
- Existing methods for formulating dairy cattle rations often lack cost-efficiency.
- A need exists for specialized tools to optimize feed selection based on cost and nutritional requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an Android application for least-cost feed balancing in dairy cattle.
- To assist farmers in selecting available feeds to meet specific nutrient requirements.
- To provide a user-friendly tool for optimizing dairy cattle rations.
Main Methods:
- Developed predictive equations for Dry Matter Intake (DMI), Crude Protein (CP), and Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) using regression analysis based on ICAR (2013) data.
- Integrated a linear programming (LP) model to determine the least-cost combination of feeds for various nutrient requirements.
- Implemented the system within an Android framework for accessibility and ease of use.
Main Results:
- The Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Feed Calculator (DCN & FC) application was successfully developed.
- The application effectively formulates rations by meeting nutrient requirements (DMI, CP, TDN) at the lowest possible cost.
- The system utilizes regression analysis and linear programming for accurate ration formulation.
Conclusions:
- The DCN & FC application provides a practical solution for least-cost feed formulation for dairy cattle in tropical regions.
- The combination of regression analysis and linear programming enables efficient ration planning using available feed resources.
- The user-friendly Android application empowers farmers to manage feed costs and meet nutritional demands effectively.
Keywords:
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