Livestock Insurance – As a Tool For Mitigation of Risk & Uncertainty in Animal Husbandry

Introduction Livestock is the largest sub-sector of the agriculture business; it plays a pivotal role in India’s economy, mainly in the rural socio-economic system. The majority of farmers in India...

Shaving Cows in Summer Season Increases Feed Intake and Milk Production

Farm Management

As summer approaches men and young boys in rural India rush to a barbershop to cut their hair short or even shave it off completely, believing this will reduce the...

Importance of Roughages in Cow Feeding

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Cow Feeding There are a few myths about cow feeding or concentrate feeding that have influenced farm practices for decades: The commercially available concentrate feeding is better for cows Feeding...

From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production – Part 3

Farm Management Health Management

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

Farm Management Health Management

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)

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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

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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

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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 Cruelty Unknowingly Inflicted on Cows

Tying or Tethering Animal is a Cruelty Unknowingly Inflicted on Cows

Farm Management

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?

Farm Management

Lot of myths about heat stress in animals are prevalent, and this post hopes to separate the facts from fiction.