Additives, particularly nutritional additives are oftentimes added to animals feed to obviate nutritional and environmental stress of animals. In the hot humid tropical environment, this is a common practice. The cost of adding these condiments are addition to the overall cost of livestock production.
Therefore, if the appropriate time of adding the additives are known, it may be a relieve to both the nutrients and also the economy of production. Hence, the question
For bovines ,start of summer season from May onwards is right time.
However for buffalo,it may start after June.
However,this time frame is supposed to vary with location, season and species.
Fresh water 'ad libitum' is overall the best nutritional additive, especially for the hot and humid, tropical environments.
It depends also on the animals' growth status and production. For example yearlings vs more mature animals who are reproducing, and producing (milk, fiber, muscle). An integration with minerals containing: Ca, Mg, K, Fe, S, P will complement their diet and improve performance (when and if fresh water is always available).
water cannot be an additive some argued, it is a nutrient while some says no. However, it isn't
an additive either
What is known as additive is clearly defined. The question which is the appropriate time to apply additive to allay or mitigate stress remain hitherto unresolved
Check this link
https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/cattle/health/use-feed-additives-to-reduce-stressloss_280-ar46285
regards
Yes, one of the proven solutions for reducing stress effects in cattle. Made by a Canadian firm and perhaps meant for Canadian climes. The answer should have biochemical and biological bases. When is it the best time to apply these additives to animals?. Before, during or after stress. The answer should also have a bearing on the hot humid tropical clime. For livestock as well as for poultry