how to make cow feed?

Making cow feed involves several steps and requires certain ingredients. Here’s a general process:

Raw Materials Preparation: Gather the necessary ingredients. These typically include cereals like maize, barley, oat, wheat, triticale, rye, and sorghum; seeds from oleaginous crops like soy, flax, and sunflower; seeds from legumes like broad beans, field bean and protein pea; forage flours; and dried beet pulp1.

Primary Crushing: The raw materials are crushed into smaller pieces suitable for mixing2.

Mixing: The crushed materials are mixed together. You can also add molasses up to a maximum of 3%1.

Fine Crushing: The mixed feed is then crushed again to ensure uniformity2.

Pellet Making: The fine crushed mix is then converted into pellets2.

Packaging (Optional): The pellets can be packaged for storage or sale2.

Remember that the exact process and ingredients can vary depending on the specific nutritional needs of your cattle. For example, dairy cows often require feeds high in calcium, phosphorus, protein, and energy1. You might also find it helpful to watch some videos on the topic for more detailed instructions345.

Please note that this is a general guide and it’s always best to consult with a local agricultural extension service or a veterinary nutritionist to ensure that your feed meets the specific needs of your herd.