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1. Ayurvet Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. Significance of Green Feed in Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3. Current Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

4. Ayurvet's Solution: Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.1. Hydroponics Background
4.2. Hydroponics Machine
4.3. Advantages
4.4. Components and Specifications

5. Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics: Benefits to livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.1. Improves Health and Milk Production
5.2. Improves Body Weight Gain in Calves
5.3. Increases Semen Volume in Bulls

6. Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Machine: Benefits in Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.1. Value Addition in Paddy Cultivation
6.2. Value Addition in Cultivation of Wheat Grass
6.3 Value Addition in Wheat Cultivation

7. Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Leading its Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.1. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Haryana
7.2. Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Government of Bihar
7.3. Private Farm, Dubai
7.4. Ganesh Scientific Research Foundation, New Delhi

8. Future prospects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9. Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
 Ayurvet Limited
Ayurvet Limited, where Ayur signifies life and Vet means veterinary, has been the stalwart in
utilizing the goodness of herbals for animal health care.
The company is a public limited company, entered into Animal Health Business with the objective
of improving health by providing innovative scientific proven solutions for the health problems
associated with animals. The Company was established in 1992 as Dabur Ayurvet Limited. It is a
leading player of animal care specializing in 100% natural & safe herbal products. Our slogan is
Traditional Knowledge Modern Research, which we firmly believe and practice.
Ayurvet is one of the few Indian Companies having its own modern & well equipped R&D facilities
which are approved by the DSIR, Govt. of India. It is the only company that provides solution to all
the animal health related issues, be it in the form of herbal medicinal products, feed, feed
supplements, feed additives, services & training.
The Company has two manufacturing plants - Herbal Animal Health Formulation plant at Baddi,
H.P. and Animal Feed plant at Chidana, Sonepat, Haryana. Our manufacturing unit at Baddi is most
exclusive and it is the only one in the country which is EU GMP Certified. This unit has WHO-GMP
compliance, and ISO 9001-2008 certifications which confirm to the highest quality standards.
Ayurvet Limited has Government approved Export House and it exports to 24 countries across the
world.

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2. Significance of Green Feed in Livestock
FRESH GREEN FEED is the natural food for all ruminant animals. Grasses are also good source of
protein. Fodder crops provide all the critical elements like highly digestible protein, carbohydrates,
fats and minerals. Green fodders are very good source of -carotene (precursor of vitamin A). This
vitamin is necessary to maintain the health and reproduction in livestock.
However, due to climatic conditions, succulent grass is only available for a short period in a year and
is not available in many arid and semi-arid regions of the country. The shortage of green feed & its
low quality are the main cause of low reproduction and production in animal. Thus, if hydroponics
green feed is made available to livestock, it will not only address the concern of low availability but
also help in improving livestock health.
We refer hydroponically produced green fodder as feed because Protein content is about three
times higher and Energy values are almost double in Hydroponics feed. The conventionally
harvested green feed consists only of cut grass, but the Hydroponics feed consists of grass, along
with grains and roots. This method of producing green feed has many advantages for the farmers,
the ecology and the environment.

3. Current scenario
More than 2,445 million people economically active in agriculture in the world, probably 2/3 or even
more 3/4 of them are wholly or partly dependent on livestock farming. Arable land is majorly used
for growing crops of human consumption rather than crops for livestock. Thus, pasture land and
grasses are shrinking day by day.

ARE GRASSLANDS, UNDER THREAT???

Category World Area in million km2 % Under Pasture and Fodder Crops

Pasture and Fodder Crops 35

Land Area 134.04 26.91

Agricultural Area 49.64 70.51

(Source FAOSTAT)
Indian Scenario
India is endowed with rich flora & fauna and continues to be vital avenue for employment and income
generation, especially in rural areas. The dairy sector in the India has shown remarkable development
in the past decade and India has now become one of the largest producers of milk and value-added
milk products in the world. India is largest producer of milk in the world.
Milk production in India is growing at 4% per year, and at present India contributes 15% of the
total global milk production. Due to ever increasing population pressure of human, arable land is
mainly used for food and cash crops, thus there is little chance of having good quality arable land
available for fodder production. According to a report of the working group on animal husbandry and
dairying for five-year plan (2002-2007, Govt. of India, Planning Commission, August 2001) there will
be huge demand of green fodder and dry by 2025.
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 Year Supply Demand Deficit as % of demand
(Actual Demands)
Green Dry Green Dry Green Dry
1995 379.3 421 947 526 59.95 (568) 19.95 (105)
2000 384.5 428 947 549 61.10 (604) 21.93(121)
2005 389.9 443 1025 569 61.96 (635) 22.08(126)
2010 395.2 451 1061 589 62.76(666) 23.46(138)
2015 400.6 466 1097 609 63.50(696) 24.81(157)
2020 405.0 473 1134 630 64.21(728) 24.81(157)
2025 411.3 488 1170 650 64.87(759) 24.92(162)
(Source: DAVE report [In million tons])

Fodder Scenario in UAE

Green Feed covered area in UAE is only 13% of total area (Source: AGRAME)
Green Feed import in UAE estimated to be 1.2 million tones in 2008 (Source: AGRAME)
Green Feed worth between US$ 250 and 500 million procured per year (Source: AGRAME)
UAE consumes 80% of fresh water for irrigation and contributing to 1.7% of GDP only (Source: UAE Yearbook 2009)
Average cost of irrigation development: approximately US$ 3800/ha (Source: FAO)
Average cost of operation and maintenance: approximately US$ 700/ha/year (Source: FAO)

Crop wise irrigated area in UAE Water withdrawal sector wise

Total harvested area: 228 590 ha in 2003 (cropping intensity on equipped area: 101%
Total: 3,998 km3 in 2005
Other perennial crops
Industry
Muncipalities 2%
Palm tree 15%

Alfalfa

Other annual crops

Vegetables

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Thousand hectares
Irrigation + Livestock
83%

(Source: FAO)

Looking in to the scenario of the world, India and UAE, there is huge unavailability of
green feed for livestock which will severely affect the productivity and health of
livestock

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4. Ayurvet's Solution: Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Green Feed Producing Machine
4.1. Hydroponics Background
The word hydroponics been derived from the Greek word water working, is directed to growing
plants without soil (Hydro means water and Ponic means working). Hydroponics is the science of
soilless growing of plants in nutrient rich solutions. It is a technique where the physiological
requirements of plants can be met without use of soil and natural sunlight.
In conventional system, seed start germinating when it gets favorable conditions (like: Water, Air,
Temperature and Light) maximum energy is utilized by the seed in search of nutrient by developing
radicle (roots), very less amount of energy is utilized for the growth of the plumule (shoot).
In hydroponics, favorable conditions are provided to the seed and food is directly supplied to the
plumule, so the maximum energy is utilized in the growth of the plumule rather than in
developing radicle in search of nutrient.
Hydroponics techniques have proven itself to be very useful and efficient for producing food for
livestock. The advantages of hydroponics agriculture include control over plant nutrition and therefore
increased production, stable harvests of high quality fresh feeds which is available all the year and can
be produced on an industrial scale; the food that is available is free from undesirable materials such as
weeds, insects, dust, insecticides, germicides, carcinogens and radioactive substances.
Hydroponics culture is probably the most intensive method of crop production in today's
agricultural industry. With the possibility of adjusting air and root temperature, light, water, plant
nutrition and adverse climate, hydroponics agriculture can be made highly productive, conservative
of water and land and protective of the environment.

4.2. Hydroponics Machine

With Ayurvet's ProGreen, uncontaminated, consistent &
succulent green feed is available 365 days of the year regardless
of location or weather.
In Ayurvet's Hydroponics machine*, green feeds are grown in
controlled environmental conditions with a temperature range
o
of 15-32 C and a relative humidity of 80-85%. Green feed is
grown in multilayer shelves. Natural light is let in through
suitably glazed windows.
Ayurvet's Hydroponics machine has
successfully grown nutritious green feed for Maize, Barley and Oats. It
has also successfully produced Wheat and Paddy nursery in the system.
Bio conversion ratio was found to be 6-8 times.
Specially prepared nutrient solution NUTROSOL and herbal solution
HERBOSOL are used for the growth of plants and seed treatment
respectively.
*Applied for Patent.

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4.3. Advantages:
Saving of water: It takes just 2 to 3
SAVING OF WATER IN LITERS SAVING OF LAND IN SQ. FEET
litres of water to produce 1 Kg of 100 1000
green feed as compared with 80-90 90 900
litre/ kg required in conventional 80 800
70 700
system. Water that is not used by the 60 600
growing Green Feed is not wasted, 50 500
40 400
the available water is recycle and 30 300
reused. 20 200
10 100
Marginal land usage: On an average
NO. OF DAYS TIME REQUIREMENT
it requires less than 1/15th of the
90
space needed by conventional 80
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agriculture to grow same amount of 70 10
produce. This reduction in the 60 50
8
amount of land required for 40 6
4
maximum Green Feed production is 30
20 2
an asset for both regions where 10
agriculture is difficult & in densely 0
populated regions that lack
sufficient growing space.
Reduction in growth time: The growing time of hydroponics plants takes as little as 7 days from seed
germination to a fully-grown plant at a height of 25- 30 cm, ready for harvest. Also, the biomass
conversion ratio is as high as 6-8 times under optimum conditions.
Reduced labour requirement: This process of growing cattle feed requires minimal man- hour ratio
per day. It is as little as 2 to 3 hours per day, needed to maintain & produce hydroponics Green Feed, as
compared to the many hours of intense labour required for growing the same amount of feed as a
pasture crop.
Constant feed supply: Hydroponics technology will remove the need for long- term storage of feeds.
With our hydroponics machine, a consistent supply of Green Feed is guaranteed 365 days of the year.
Enhancement of Nutritional value: Hydroponic Green Feed is a highly effective particularly nutritious
feed, which produces 3 times more protein as compared to conventional Green Feed. It has high
energy content, Vitamin A & E content and very high moisture content. Feeding livestock
hydroponically produced feed may increase the milk production and improve upon the general health
& fertility.
Completely natural: An important factor about growing green feed in Ayurvet's hydroponics machine
is that it is completely natural product. Therefore, there are no pesticides or fungicides used that could
alternatively contaminate the milk or meat that are being produced.
Provide more acreage for food crop production thus improving the economy & sustainability of
land. This system also eliminates additional pressure on an already over worked irrigation system.

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 Comparison of Hydroponics Green Feed with conventional Green Feed (Barley)

CF: Conventional Fodder HF: Hydroponics Green Feed

4.4. Components and Specifications

S. No. Particulars Specifications
A Puff insulated chamber Base frame steel section of 66x33x2.3mm
Puff density 36kg/m3
Floor 5mm SMC chequired plate
Walls and roof FRP Puff Panel of thickness 40mm for wall and roof
Windows 5mm thick Polycarbonate sheet & 4mm thick Toughed Glass
Doors M.S. Frame shall be covered with 0.35mm thick. Pre-coated sheet
both side with PUF insulation
B Tray racks Made up of FRP
C Trays Made up of FRP / PP / HDPE / ABS / HIPS
D Refrigeration Unit As per requirement
E Humidifier 90 watt, 1 220V AC, 0.37kw
F Microprocessor GSM based microprocessor
H Solenoid valves 1 220V AC
I Pump 1 HP, 1 220V AC, 0.75kw
J Irrigation PVC Pipes & accessories
Components vary as per model
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 Dignitaries at Ayurvet
Dr. Hardeep Kumar, IAS, F
and Dr. K. S. Dangi, D.G
and Dairying

Honorable Chief Minister Haryana,

Shri. Bhupender Singh Huda

His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahman Bin

Farhad, Minister of Environment and
Water, UAE

Honorable Minister Shri. Giriraj Singh,

Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Bihar Dr Vibha Dhawan, Exe

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 ProGreen Hydroponics
Financial Commissioner
G. Animal Husbandry
g, Haryana

Shri. Harish Rawat,

Hon'ble Union Minister of State for
Agriculture and Food Industry

Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Director and

Vice Chancellor, NDRI, Karnal

Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. R. M. Kharb, AVSM

ecutive Director, TERI Chairman Animal Welfare Board, India

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5. Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Machine: Benefits to livestock
On comparative nutrient analysis hydroponics green feed was found to be on the higher side in terms
of protein content, energy values, vitamin and mineral content than conventionally cultivated Green
Fodder.

5.1. Hydroponics Green Feed Improves Health and Milk Production in lactating cow:
Changes in body weight at fortnight intervals Dry Matter Intake (kg/day)
Increase in Milk Production 380 9.6
370 9.4
350 9.4
360

Weight (Kg)
300 9.2
22.06% 13.06% 350 9.1
T-1
Milk (Kg)

250 T1
340 9 T1
200 T-2
T2 330 8.8
150 T-3 8.7 T2
320
100 T3 8.6 T3
310
50
300 8.4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Fortnight Intervals 8.2

A study undertaken on 12 Haryana breed Lactating cows 4 in each group at Mundlana Gaushala Farm,
Haryana, shown beneficial results in Livestock:
I. Milk production was higher by 22%
II. 4% body weight gain as compared to control
III. Increase in dry matter intake

5.2. Hydroponics Green Feed Improves Body Weight Gain in Calves

Body Weight Gain (gms/day)

600
502.44 489.56
500
375
400
16
T1
300
T2
200
T3
100

A study undertaken on 12 Haryana breed calves 4 in each groups showed improvement in body
weight gain. The cost incurred per gm weight gain/day was 23% lower in Hydroponics group as
compared to control.

Hydroponics Green Feed Replaced Concentrate Mixture from Calves diet without any adverse effect
on health.

Groups:
T-1: Control
T-2: Hydroponics green feed + 50% of concentrate requirement
T-3: Hydroponic green feed
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 5.3. Feeding of Hydroponics Green Feed to bulls Increased Semen Volume

Improvement in Semen Volume Increased in Semen Straw Production

4.00 180
Before Before
3.90 175
Semen (ml)

Semen (ml)
Hydroponics Hydroponics
3.80 Feeding 170 Feeding

3.70 10%
After 165 After
Hydroponics 12% Hydroponics
3.60 Feeding 160 Feeding

3.50 155
3.40 150
3.30 145

A study undertaken on 3 Murrah buffalo bulls at semen bank, Gurgaon, Haryana, showed per/day
10% improvement in semen volume & therefore 12% more semen straws production in
Hydroponics group as compared to control
Groups:
T-1: Control
T-2: Hydroponics green feed + 50% of concentrate requirement

6. Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Machine: Benefits in Agriculture

Along with standardizing hydroponics for growing green feed, studies were also planned and
executed for growing crops for human consumption. Hydroponics paddy and wheat seedlings were
successfully grown and transplanted to soil.
This technology exemplifies the potential of Science & Technology for increasing food production
and improving food & nutrition security. Therefore it is a search for ways to perfect the technology of
growing hydroponics crops in the direction of increasing the yield and decreasing resource
consumption.
6.1. Value Addition in Paddy Cultivation
Background: Paddy cultivation is a water intensive operation. In the event of declining ground water
level and unpredictable rainfall pattern many states are forced to issue advisories to the farmers to
abstain from paddy cultivation. This not only affects their food security but also their economic
status. Looking into the above we have to search newer ways with intervention of technology for
paddy production to support the farming needs of the country.

Comparative Time Analysis Data:

S. No. Time Parameters (in days) Control (Conventional) Hydroponics

1. Nursery cultivation 30 days 8 days
2. Panicle emergence After 88 days After 81 days
3. Harvesting of crop After 153 days After 126 days
4. Time saved against control - 27 days

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Merits of Hydroponics Paddy Nursery Cultivation

Saves 23 days i.e. about 76%

Requires only 2240 ltr. as compared to

540000 ltr. of water in conventional
method i.e. saved about 99% of water
consumption

About 4% Land is used for Hydroponics

paddy nursery cultivation as compared
to conventional

6.2. Value Addition in Cultivation of Wheat Grass

Background: Wheatgrass is highly rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein and chlorophyll. It
contains almost every amino acid, vitamin and mineral necessary for human nutrition that makes it a
complete food for us. The high chlorophyll content make it acts as a magnet in drawing out toxins from
the body. The three most important effects of wheatgrass on the human body are: blood purification,
liver detoxification and colon cleansing.
In Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics wheat grass was grown in just 7 days time whereas in field
conditions it took 20- 25 days, which means saving of about 15 days and extra wheat grass.
Thus, Wheat grass can be grown inside the machine consistently throughout the year for commercial
use. This in future could be an opportunity to save land which is currently under cultivation of wheat
grass. In addition this would also help in improving human health cost effectively.

6.3. Value Addition in Wheat Cultivation

Particular Control (Conventional) Hydroponics Improvements

Seeds Used 120gms 60gms 50% saving
No. Tillers 08 10 25%
Weight of Grain 4.2kg 5.1kg 21%

Seed consumed are in Hydroponics

21% Grain yield is higher in hydroponically grown wheat
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7. Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics Leading its way
7.1. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Haryana

7.2. Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Government of Bihar

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7.3. Private Farm, Dubai

7.4. Ganesh Scientific Research Foundation, New Delhi

Ayurvet ProGreen TM
Hydroponics Machine
VALUE ADDED
GREEN FEED
365 DAYS 13
 Successful Production from Ayurvet ProGreen Hydroponics

Maize Green Feed Oat Green Feed Barley Green Feed

Paddy Seedlings Wheat Grass

8. Future prospects
FL
? Agricultural crops O

W
? Medicinal Herbs,

ER
S
? Floriculture and ornamental flowers

HERBS
? Fruits,
? Vegetables,
? Endangered species

9. Patents
Two patents applied for registration.
F RU
ITS & VEGETABLES

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 Committed for
Sustainable Business Growth

Golden Peacock Innovation Award 2009

Presented by Dr. Ola Ullsten, Former Prime Minister of Sweden,
Chairman of the World Council for Corporate Governance to
Corporate Environmental Award 2009
Mr. M.J. Saxena, M.D., Ayurvet

TERI Corporate Environmental Award 2009

Presented by Honble President of India Smt. Pratibha
Devi Singh Patil to Mr. Pradip Burman, Chairman, Ayurvet

Agriculture Leadership Award 2009

Golden Peacock Innovation Award 2009

The Quality Council Of India Award 2011

Presented by Shri Arun Maira, Chairman, Quality Council of India
and Member Planning Commission, Government of India to
Quality Council of India (QCI) Award 2011
Ayurvet Team lead by Mr. M.J. Saxena, M.D., Ayurvet

The Water Digest Water Awards 2009-10

Commendable R & D and Technological Breakthrough
Presented by Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal
Honble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Water Resources to
Mr. Ashish Jain & Dr. Deepti Rai of Ayurvet

The Water Digest-Water Awards 2009-10 ... and journey continues

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