TMR Feed Formulation for Lactating Cows
Feeding dairy cows is vital in ensuring maximum production. However, genetics, health, and herd management should not be overlooked. Although genes have improved over time…
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Milk Fever: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Measures
Milk fever is a disease that affects dairy cattle but can also occur in beef cattle, goats, or even dogs. It occurs when there is reduced…
Best Calf Management Practices from Birth to Weaning
Calves are the future stock of a dairy enterprise. Given the high stakes they hold for the farm, it is important for every farmer to…
Understanding Dairy Cow Estrus Signals: Silent Heat Detection in Dairy Cows
Besides milk production, calving is another way to maximize farm revenue. This means that farmers must have a mechanism to optimize cow heat detection for…
Why Processors Buy Milk by Weight and Sell by Volume
Have you noticed how milk processors and brokers will buy milk by weight from farmers (they use weighing machines to determine the quantity they will…
Measures to Reduce Post-harvest Losses Along the Dairy Value Chain
Post-harvest loss refers to the degradation of both quality and quantity of a food product from the time it is harvested until the time it…
Enhancing Dairy Farm Productivity & Improving Peak Milk Yields
Peak milk yield is the highest recorded production/yield during the cow’s first 150 days of lactation. It is a measure of how well the nutrition…
Factors to Consider When Buying New Farm Machinery/Equipment
Running a dairy farm these days means embracing technology and investing in top-notch equipment and machinery. Having the right equipment and machinery can make a…
Curdling of Fresh Milk When Heated: Solution
Some probable causes of this problem include: When you find yourself in a similar situation, here is how you can troubleshoot the problem: By implementing…
Essential Records and Documentations a Dairy Farm Should Keep
Here are some of the essential records and documentations that a dairy farm should maintain to ensure smooth operations and facilitate optimal decision-making. 1. Herd…