Textbook of Ruminant Nutrition

India, with its substantial population of cattle, buffaloes, caprine and ovine animals, holds the distinction of being the worlds leading milk producer. Not only does the country produce and export substantial amounts of beef and buffalo meat, but it also exports mutton and chevon in significant quantities to the Gulf countries. Despite the availability of abundant feed ingredients in India, mostly in the form of crop residue and agro-industrial byproducts, the ruminant sector is often overlooked. Many poor, landless, marginal, and small farmers raise ruminants without fully understanding their nutritive value, composition, and requirements. The Text Book of Ruminant Nutrition offers a wealth of information for farmers, academics, researchers, and students alike.