Feeding Urea to Cows : Source of Protein
Feeding Urea to Cows There is a lot of misunderstanding on the feeding of urea to cows. Urea is a cheap source of nitrogen for ruminants. Since microbes in complexed...
Dr. Abdul Samad
More Saliva Secretion – Healthy Rumen – Efficient Milk Production in Cows
Excessive Saliva Secretion Based on their digestive anatomy, cows belong to a group of animals known as ruminants. Cows have four stomach compartments, called the rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum. The...
From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production – Part 3
It is important to observe cows when they defecate and make note of the quantity, colour and consistency of their dung.
From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production
Introduction The farmer must consider that the quality of feed is one of the major factors in the maintenance of cow health. Balanced feeding is not the only key to...
QR Code Technology in Dairy Industry (Latest Digital Technology)
Food from dairy animals has a critical place in the human food chain. Since diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans, food safety has become an important concern for...
From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production – Part 2
Manure observation is one of the most simple and cost-effective methods of digestive examination and can be carried out right on the farm. However it should be noted that the...
Cooling Systems to Protect Cows from Heat Stress
Most of India experiences a severe summer from April to July, with temperatures soaring to about 45 degrees Celsius. In such harsh weather, dairy cows need protection from ambient heat...
Tying or Tethering Animal is a Cruelty Unknowingly Inflicted on Cows
Cows and bullocks are social animals and are most comfortable when they move and socialize with herd mates.
Heat Stress in Cows: Can it be prevented?
Lot of myths about heat stress in animals are prevalent, and this post hopes to separate the facts from fiction.
Small but Beautiful Dwarf Cattle Breeds: Kasaragod
The breed gets its name from the area where it is reared predominantly. Kasaragod is the northern most district of Kerala bestowed with vast coastal area in the west, plains...