📅 Surya LiveStocks — Monthly Medication & Health Calendar.
Month Medication / Supplement Purpose / Parasite Target Notes January Albendazole (oral) Roundworms, tapeworms Rotate with Levamisole next cycle Brotone S (Virbac) Liver tonic, stress recovery 5–7 days post-deworming February Vitamin ADE (injectable) Immunity, fertility support Especially for breeding ewes March Levamisole (oral) Strongyles, Trichostrongylus Avoid in weak animals Closantel (oral) Liver fluke, Haemonchus Long-acting; […]
🌾 Super Napier: The Backbone of Sustainable Fodder for Surya LiveStocks
As Surya LiveStocks expands to accommodate 750 Nellore Brown sheep, the foundation of a successful nutrition strategy lies in consistent, high-yield fodder. Among the top contenders, Super Napier grass stands out for its exceptional biomass, digestibility, and adaptability to Telangana’s semi-arid conditions. This article outlines a proven approach to cultivating Super Napier as your main […]
Integrating Moringa as a Secondary Feed
🌿 Integrating Moringa as a Secondary Feed for Sheep: A Strategic Model for Surya LiveStocks As Surya LiveStocks prepares to scale up to 750 Nellore Brown sheep, optimizing feed strategy becomes critical. While Super Napier and corn silage remain the backbone of roughage supply, integrating Moringa oleifera (Munaga) as a secondary feed offers a high-protein, […]
Super Napier vs Hybrid Napier
Super Napier is better than traditional hybrid Napier for sheep fodder due to its higher yield, better regrowth, and superior nutritional value. It’s ideal for intensive livestock operations like Surya LiveStocks. 🌿 Comparison: Super Napier vs Hybrid Napier Attribute Super Napier (CO-4/CO-5) Hybrid Napier (non-CO types) Yield/acre/year 300–400 tons 150–250 tons Crude Protein (CP) 8–12% […]
🌿 Nutritional Showdown: Hedge Lucerne vs Avisa — What We Grow at Surya LiveStocks
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 […]
Elevated Sheds in Sheep Breeding: Smart Infrastructure or Costly Overhead?
As sheep farming evolves toward more structured and scalable systems, elevated sheds have gained popularity across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. But are they the right fit for your operation? At Surya LiveStocks, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of elevated sheds to help farmers make informed decisions. ✅ Advantages of Elevated Sheds 1. Improved […]