Can the waste from beer breweries can be fed to the cows. It seems this improves yield and quality of the milk. Is this true ? If so, how much can be fed to cows & buffaloes. Does it have any side effect on the cows/buffaloes (health hazard)
Hi Srikumar,
I read that it's good to let your HF & HF cross be totally dry for atleast 60 days before calving. It seems one should not milk 1-2 litres per day. This helps its somatic cells and udder to recoup druing those dry days. Also not give much protein during this time. This process...
Hi,
Wanted agricultural land Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, for fodder cultivtion on long term lease. Should have water and electricity and ease access to road. Those who can provide the same please send a private message.
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Bhasker.
Dear All,
In the web I found articles saying that inter calving period (IC) should be less than 365 days and that the dry period should not be less than 40 days and greater than 70 days. Is this really achieved in US farms. If so, can it be achieved in India. They were talking of HF /...
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. I have 1 acre of land near sriperambutur and i want to outsource all the fodder procurement. Is it still possible to be profitable. Let me know if I can visit your farm. Where did you buy your cows and from where can i buy (any suggestions)
I am also interested in setting up a dairy farm. From the info that i have been reading for the past few days. I believe that Jersey / HF cows and murrah / jaffarabadi buffaloes will be good. But it would be good idea to know if they can be reared in your place.
Hi there,
I am new to farming. I moved from IT. I would like to start with 25 cows (Jersey / HF). How much land will I require. Can I procure the required fodder from the market and still be profitable. Thank you.