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At Surya LiveStocks, we believe in growing smarter — not just bigger. As part of our commitment to ethical, cost-effective sheep farming, we cultivate two powerhouse legumes right on-site: Hedge Lucerne (Desmanthus virgatus) and Avisa (Sesbania grandiflora). Both offer exceptional nutritional value, but they serve different roles in our feed strategy.

Here’s how they stack up — and why we use both.

🧪 Nutritional Comparison

🌱 Why We Grow Both

• Hedge Lucerne is our daily workhorse — rich in fiber, safe for rumen health, and ideal for mixing with TMR and silage. It helps us reduce concentrate costs while maintaining growth and immunity.
• Avisa is our protein booster — we use it strategically during lean months or when lambs need extra nutrition. It’s fast-growing and ideal for bund planting, but we always mix it with other fodder to avoid digestive issues.

🐑 How We Feed Them

We integrate both into our feed plan for 32 kg sheep:

• Hedge Lucerne: 250–300g/day, chopped and mixed with silage or TMR
• Avisa: 100–250g/day, introduced gradually and never fed alone
• Result: Balanced protein, fiber, and energy — with reduced reliance on expensive dana

💰 Cost & Sustainability

Growing these legumes on-site saves us ₹2–₹4 per sheep per day — that’s ₹1,000–₹2,000 saved daily across the flock. Plus, both are nitrogen-fixing, improving soil health and reducing fertiliser needs.

📣 Our Commitment

At Surya LiveStocks, we’re not just feeding sheep — we’re building a scalable, ethical ecosystem that empowers farmers and promotes the Nellore Brown breed. Growing Hedge Lucerne and Avisa is part of that vision.

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