Ration formulation for cattle

·      A ration is the feed offered for a given animal during a day of 24 hours.

·      A balanced ration is one that furnishes nutrients in such proportions and amounts that will properly nourish a given animal for 24 hours.

·      A ration should be palatable(salt and molasses), should contain highly digestible feed ingredients, should have variety, enough mineral matter, should be fairly laxative and have cooling effect(succulent green fodder), should be cost-effective and should not undergo sudden changes.