On-top Supplementation of a Complete Micronutrient Premix to Lactating Buffaloes Augments Bottom-Line Farm Profitability

This study evaluated the efficacy of a buffalo-specific complete micronutrient premix on performance and economic feasibility in milking buffaloes under field conditions. Sixteen Murrah buffaloes in their early lactation were selected from the herd and randomly assigned to one of two groups of control and treatment maintained on a total mixed ration comprising of corn green, wheat straw, and concentrate feed mixture. The diet of buffaloes in the treatment group had additional on-top dosing of a complete micronutrient premix at 50 g/head/day for 30 days. Results showed no significant (P ≥ 0.05) difference in milk production and fat content. However, a return on investment of 2.2:1 was demonstrated in the treatment group over that of control. Therefore, it was concluded that the regular supplementation of micronutrient premix in the diets of lactating buffaloes improves economic returns, thereby augmenting bottom-line profitability in commercial dairy enterprises.