Question

Describe the various methods to increase the yield in dairy farming.

Answer 1

Dairy farming:

It can be defined as using and managing cows, sheep, buffaloes, and goats for procuring milk and milk products.

Methods used to increase the yield in dairy farming:

1. It begins with the selection of a good quality breed.
2. The selected breed must be disease resistant.
3. The animals must be maintained and taken care of properly and that can be done by checking proper hygiene and feeding them with quality fodder.
4. Regular checkups and visits by a veterinary doctor.
5. The milking process should be very hygienic also the storage and transport of milk and milk products need to be very clean and well maintained.