M. Zahoor AhmadGeneral Manager

Nutrition Resources Management WingPunjab Livestock & Dairy Development Board

Pakistan is 3rd on world milk production ranking◦ Not higher average but due to higher no. of animals

◦ Much higher cost of production due to unavailability of fodder

Total animal count 50-60 % of 170 million

Total fodder requirement 200 million tons

Total supply 45 million tons (23%)

Lean period (Feb-Apr & Aug-Sep)

Private Parties◦ 03 Individuals

◦ Total production 50,000 bales annually

◦ Profit oriented

◦ Involved in export, too

Public level◦ PLDDB

Only services provider

Non profit organization

Individual levels◦ 60-80 kg bales

Silage (65-70% moisture)◦ 1 ton, 350 & 60 kg bales

◦ From maize, sorghum, Lucerne, berseem, etc.

Heylage (50% moisture)◦ From alfalfa, berseem, etc.

Hey (10-12% moisture)◦ 350 & 20 kg bale size

◦ From Rhode Grass, etc.

Sorghum Energy 10 to 11 MJ/kg of DM Protein (CP) 7 to 8% Can give 500-700 mounds / acre Sowing time March – August

Maize Energy 10 to 11 MJ/kg of DM Protein (CP) 8% Can give 500-600 mounds / acre

Baler

Mostly Rhode grass

6-7 cuts per year

One sowing for 3-4 years

Saving of all inputs

Huge market◦ National

◦ International

Baler

Liner

Tedder

Cost of machinery◦ Silage PKR 45-50 Million

◦ Hay PKR 7-8 Million

Marketing of silage & hay◦ Local

◦ Export

Consistent supply

Big room for new players◦ Only 23% need is fulfilled

◦ Formula for calculating requirements

40-50 animals, age 1-2 years, 100-200 kg weight

Export potential◦ Almurai needs 300,000 bales / annum

◦ Imports from Europe, Latin & North America

Feeding of local livestock

Prosperity of local farmers