Question

If your family owned a dairy farm, what measures would you take to improve the quality and quantity of milk production?

Answer 1

Milk yield is primarily dependent on the quality of breeds in the farm. Selection of good breeds having high yielding potential (under the climatic conditions of the area), combined with resistance to diseases is very important. For the yield potential to be realized the cattle have to be well looked after, housed well, should have adequate water and be maintained disease free. The feeding of cattle should be carried out in a scientific manner with special emphasis on the quality and quantity of fodder. Besides, stringent cleanliness and hygiene are of paramount importance while milking and during storage and transport of the milk.