If your family owned a dairy farm, what measures would you undertake to improve the quality and quantity of milk production?
Some of the measures to be followed for proper management of dairy farm are :
(i) Selection of good breeds having high milk yielding potential according to the climatic conditions of the area.
(ii) The shed under which the cattle are kept should be well ventilated with an adequate water supply for drinking as well as for washing. Shed should have pucca floor and proper drainage channel.
(iii) The feed of the animals should be a balanced diet with right proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and roughage and it should be given timely in good quantity.
(iv) Cleanliness and hygiene comes first for maintaining the livestock’s health and productivity. So, washing cattle and taking precautionary measures while milking are a must.
(v) Inspection, keeping records of the activities and consulting a veterinary doctor for regular checkups of the livestock should be undertaken.