| dc.description.abstract | This research work assessed the factors that affect feed intake and efficiency in lactating cows. The study conducted at selected farms in wakiso district. A questionnaire was administered to a total of 50 randomly selected respondents, from 10 farms. The identified factors of feed intake and efficiency include the following
Most farmers 10 (20%) mentioned feed palatability as their main factor affecting the intake of feeds on their farms, 4 (8%) farmers outlined feed moisture content, 6 (12%) mentioned lactation stage of the animal, 5 (10%) farmers mentioned breed of the animal, 7 (14%) farmers mentioned feed availability, physiological status and grazing systems were each mentioned by 2 (4%) farmers, 6 (12%) farmers reported age of the animal, 5 (10%) mentioned body size and 2 (4%) farmers mentioned body condition. Most farmers mentioned animal digestibility, fiber level and feed nutritional composition each with a frequency of 10 (20%) farmers, 8 (16%) farmers mentioned feed quality, 5 (10%) farmers mentioned change in body condition, 4 (8%) farmers mentioned heat stress, 2 (4%) farmers mentioned exercise and 1 (2%) farmers | en_US |
