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Effects of Urea-Molasses Treated Wheat Straw Fermented with Rumen Digesta on the Production Performance of Lactating Nili-Ravi Buffaloes

Research Article Summary
Title	Effects of Urea-Molasses Treated Wheat Straw Fermented with Rumen Digesta on the Production Performance of Lactating Nili-Ravi Buffaloes
DOI	https://doi.org/10.59365/hsj.3(2).2025.121

 

Authors and Affiliations
Kashif Siddiq	Assistant Disease Investigation Officer, District Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Khanewal, Punjab
Sana Najeeb	Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Mahr-un-Nisa	GC University, Faisalabad
Hamza Maris	Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Saqib Ali Rustam	Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Sana Ullah	Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Zaheer Ahmad	Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Noor ul Ain	Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Zulqarnain Saleem	Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Asif Javaid	Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur

 

Abstract Summary
Background & Objectives	Investigated the influence of urea-molasses treated wheat straw (ensiled with rumen digesta) on nutrient intake, digestibility, nitrogen balance, and milk composition in early lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes.
Methodology	9 buffaloes; randomized complete block design; 3 diets (FWS 0, FWS 50, FWS 70); 120-day study. FWS = fermented wheat straw treated with 4% urea and 4% molasses, ensiled for 21 days with 20% rumen digesta.
Results	FWS 50 group had significantly higher dry matter and protein intake. FWS 70 group had higher fiber intake (NDF & ADF). Digestibility and nitrogen balance were improved in FWS 50 & FWS 70. No significant differences in milk yield, lactose, solids not fat, total solids, or blood urea nitrogen. Milk fat and protein were higher in FWS 50 & 70 groups.
Conclusion	Fermenting wheat straw with urea, molasses, and rumen digesta improves digestibility, nitrogen retention, and milk quality. Up to 20% concentrate can be substituted without affecting milk yield.