What is Gundelia Forage?

Given the scarcity of livestock feed resources worldwide, the importance of identifying and processing new feed sources for livestock and poultry, and incorporating them into the nutritional regimes of animals, has become evident in the economic plans of advanced countries, particularly in Iran. Gundelia is a plant native to mountainous and semi-steppe regions of Iran, naturally proliferating in abundance. This plant is found in the Zagros region and extensive habitats in Asian countries, including Iran. For this reason, the identification and processing of suitable food sources for livestock have taken precedence. This allows producers to achieve an appropriate and cost-effective diet for their animals, addressing the protein needs of the community through increased meat and milk production, while reducing dependency on scarce resources.