Examples of Feed combinations generated from the decision-support tool for cows of four to six lactations weighing 450 kg and in the early stage (1–3 months) of the lactation cycle

Sample feed option 1

Quantity of feed component

Sample feed option 2

Quantity of feed component

Elephant grass (kg)

53.3

Elephant grass (kg)

53.5

Maize bran (kg)

2.5

Banana peel (kg)

23.5

Lablab (kg)

23

Lablab (kg)

23

Total (kg)

79

Total (kg)

100

Cost of formulation (UShs)

1,515

Cost of formulation (UShs)

1,000