ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE INCORPORATION OF DOUM PALM MOLASSES IN NAPIER GRASS SILAGE FOR DAIRY COWS IN THE SEMI-ARID REGION

Authors

  • A. B. Bashir Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri
  • M. Mohammed Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri
  • O. M. Togun Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8523

Keywords:

Doum Palm Molasses, Napier Grass Silage, Dairy Cow Nutrition, Economic Viability, Feed Cost Analysis

Abstract

This economic analysis evaluated the feasibility of incorporating doum palm molasses into Napier grass silage to enhance growth performance and milk production in dairy cows. The analysis utilized key economic parameters, including cost-effectiveness, return on investment (ROI), and net present value (NPV), to assess the viability of this dietary intervention. The findings indicate that using doum palm molasses is economically advantageous, providing a sustainable approach to improving dairy cattle productivity.

Author Biographies

A. B. Bashir, Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Research

M. Mohammed, Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri

Department of Farming System Research

O. M. Togun, Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Research

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Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Bashir, A. B., Mohammed, M., & Togun, O. M. (2025). ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE INCORPORATION OF DOUM PALM MOLASSES IN NAPIER GRASS SILAGE FOR DAIRY COWS IN THE SEMI-ARID REGION. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1940–1943. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8523

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2025: Proceedings 2025

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