Thepresent review article provided text covers of various aspects of modern technology infeedandfodderprocessing,discussingtheglobalimportanceoftheindustry,purposesofprocessing,methods for altering feed characteristics, and specific modern technologies employed in the field. Itemphasizes the significance of feed processing in animal production, outlining its role in enhancing profitability, improving animal health, and addressing nutritional needs. Additionally, the text highlights the challenges faced by countries like India in meeting the demands of their livestock populations and the role of technology in overcoming these challenges. The document begins byintroducing the importance of animal feed in ensuring the growth and health of livestock, followedby an overview of India's role in global livestock production despite limited resources. It thendiscusses the current availability of feed resources in India and the existing deficits in key feedcategories. The text emphasizes the importance of modern technology in feed processing, noting itsrole in optimizing nutrient content, enhancing digestibility, and improving overall sustainability inlivestock production systems. Moreover,the document provides insights into specific modern technologies used in feed processing, such asgrinding, pelleting, roasting, extruding, cubing, flaking, micronization, and Urea Molasses Mineral Block (UMMB) treatment. Additionally, it outlines precautions and guidelines for the safe and effective utilization of these technologies in livestock feeding programs. overall, the document presents a comprehensive overview of modern technology in feed and fodder processing, addressing its significance, purposes, methods, and specific applications.
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Suryawanshi et al. (2025) studied this question.