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What are the two types of food requirements of dairy animals?

The two types of food requirements of dairy animals are as below-

• Maintenance requirement- it includes stuff food which is required for the metabolic activities of animal and to sustain its life.


• Milk producing requirement- here comes the food that is required during the lactation period.


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