Sustainable Feed Additives Enhancing Milk Production and Animal Health in West African Herdsmen Context: South Africa

This study examines the use of sustainable feed additives to improve milk production efficiency and animal health among West African herdsmen in South Africa. A randomized controlled trial was conducted over six months using a novel blend of sustainable feed additives. Data collection included regular monitoring of milk production levels and veterinary health assessments. A statistically significant increase (p < 0.05) in milk yield by 12% was observed with the use of the proposed feed additive formula, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing productivity and animal well-being. The results suggest that the blend of sustainable feed additives can significantly improve both economic performance and environmental sustainability in West African herdsmen contexts. Further research should be conducted to confirm these findings and explore potential scalability. Recommendations for policy makers include encouraging adoption of such practices to support rural economies. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.