Why use Hydroponic Livestock Feed at your Farm
Posted by SLN Staff on Jun 2nd, 2016 | Comments Off on Why use Hydroponic Livestock Feed at your Farm 
Livestock owners know how difficult it is to feed your animals with fresh, nutritious and stable rations. If they are properly fed, animals are going to be happier, they are going to be healthier, and they are going to provide you a better quality milk.
Who wouldn’t like to feed their cattle high quality, fresh sprouted barley, loaded with vitamins, each and every day? This might help you eliminate the need to use synthetic vitamins which are expensive and not as good as nutrients taken from real food.
Why Try Hydroponics
These are only a few reasons why you should consider feeding your animals on hydroponically grown fodder. This type of food has the great advantage of being stable. The amount of vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients is less variable in hydroponic livestock feed than in other types of fodder.
If you choose hay instead, you are going to have problems, as the amount of nutrients is usually variable from one producer to another or from one region to another. Hydroponic agriculture eliminates this disadvantage.
The Benefits
By feeding your livestock a constant feed, you can contribute to lowering the stress levels in your animals. Cows that aren’t stressed are better milk producers. Besides, farmers have seen an increased fertility rate among their animals fed on a hydroponic fodder. This is an advantage hard to ignore, as it can help you make your farm more profitable.
In addition, hydroponic food is much easier to digest, especially when it is packed with a special enzyme that plays an important role in the digestion process. Since cows don’t spend so much energy digesting their feed, they can withstand high temperatures much better, as they are able to maintain a cooler body temperature.
This is usually a big problem for most livestock owners, as cows shouldn’t get too hot. Simple and effective, this method can save you from a lot of trouble during the hot season.
Happy Animals. Happy Farmer
When animals thrive, farmers can only be happy. They enjoy a better milk production and a higher fertility rate, which can help them make more money each and every year. Besides, they don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for it. If they have the possibility, they can try to grow food for their cattle through hydroponic agriculture.
Such systems are relatively difficult to start, but once you’ve done it, you can enjoy good crops all year round, with a minimum investment of effort and other resources. Hydroponic farming requires less water than traditional methods. Besides, the crops are more even in their nutrients content, thus being the perfect farmer-friendly system that’s both effective and affordable.
The Future Belongs to The Innovators
Besides, since your livestock is going to bring you more profit, you can recover your initial investment within a relatively short period of time. This is something to consider, especially if you are interested in modern farming opportunities that can boost your productivity, thus allowing you to get the most bang for the buck. The future belongs to innovative farmers who aren’t afraid to embrace progress and implement it on their farms. Learn more about farming here.
P.S: Would you like to learn more about Hydroponic Livestock Feed systems? Click here to book a meeting with us.
Source: Sustainable Livestock Nutrition
Related Articles and Resources:
