How to Increase Your Dairy Farm Production

Cows are an important part of a farmer’s life. Usually, it is an additional income source for farmers but due to our ignorance, we sometimes aren’t able to keep them healthy and get a good amount of milk from them. So, here are some important tips for you to protect your cows and increase their productivity.

 

• Protect your cows from harsh weather

It is important to protect your cows from harsh weathers and keep them warm and safe in different weathers. This will Keep your cows healthy and increase their productivity.

 

• Ensure proper feed

A nutritious feed is directly proportional to the health of your cattle. Proper food not only ensures the good health of cows but also ensures good production of milk.

 

• Don’t let them drink dirty water

Contaminated water may lead to different diseases. So, make sure you give them clean and enough fresh water to drink as water is also required for the production of milk.

 

• Good health and hygiene

Always make sure your cows are in good health and maintain proper hygiene around them as it ensures a long and disease-free life of your cattle.

 

• Proper and hygienic shelter

It is important to have a good ventilated and hygienic shelter for your cows to keep them healthy and happy. The shelter should be able to protect them from harsh weather conditions as well as it should be warm, dry and it should also have enough space for your cows.

 

• Keep your cow teats clean and dry

It is important to keep their teats clean and protect them so that they do catch infections and degrade the amount and quality of milk. As well as these infections can also lead to many harmful diseases so make sure you clean them after you are done milking.

 

• Ensure they do enough physical activities

Making your cows’ sit all day in their shed can result in weak bones. So, make sure after feeding them properly you let them out once or twice a day to roam around. This will not only help them to get fresh air but it will also keep them active.

Hope that your cattle live a long healthy life and produce a good amount of milk.