Livestock inputs generally refer to feed and food items used to feed animals. However, all the services, tools, equipment or consumables used in the direction of growth, reproduction and breeding of animals are considered livestock inputs. Livestock inputs mainly end up in types of fodder and other feed for livestock and poultry. These products are considered the most important source of food for farmed animals, and in their absence, it will not be possible to keep livestock and poultry.
In general, there is a direct relationship between agricultural production and livestock inputs. Because most of the agricultural products are used in raising livestock and poultry and other pets. Therefore, a major part of livestock inputs is supplied through agricultural products. Another significant part of livestock inputs are also supplied to the country through imports.
The most important agricultural products used for livestock inputs
Of the most important agricultural products used for livestock inputs, we can mention the following:
Forage and plant leaves
straw left over from grain harvesting
🔸seeds of some cereals such as wheat, barley and semolina
🔸types of oilseeds such as soybeans and corn