Hello Sir
Cost of a cow producing 10 liter of Milk per day will be between Rs.12, 000 to Rs.15, 000). If proper care is given, Cows breed regularly giving one calf every 13-14 month interval. They are more docile and can be handled easily.
Good milk yielding cross breeds (Holstein and Jersey crosses) has well adapted to Kashmiri climate.
The fat percentage of cow's milk varies from 3-5.5% and is lower than Buffaloes.
In India a commercial dairy farm should consist of minimum 20 animals (cows only or cows plus buffaloes) this strength can easily go up to 100 animals in proportion of 70:30 or 60:40.
The space required per animal should be 40 sq.ft in shed and 80sq.ft open space.
Besides, you will also need:
One room 10'' x 10'' for keeping implements.
One room 10''x 12'' for milk storage
Office cum living room of suitable size.
Water tank capable of storing minimum 2000 liters
Bore well with capacity to fill water tank in 1 hr
Total land requirement for a unit of 20 animals can be sited as 3000 sq.ft. There should be space for expansion. Ideal space requirement for 100 animals is 13,000 to 15,000 sq.ft (120" x 125''). For 20 animals initially, you can make contractual arrangements for getting an assured supply of 300 kgs. of Lucerne and 400 kgs. of maize/oats fodder per day.
It is advisable that you should go for a lease land of 15 to 20 acres with irrigation facility to cultivate green fodder for your animals.
Economics of whole dairy animal management depends upon its economic feeding.
By making fodders like Lucerne or Berseem available for your animals you can reduce cost on feeding concentrate feed.
The strength of laborers in your farm can vary with number of animals usually the thumb rule is one labour for every 10 animals on milk or 20 dry animals or 20 young stock.
pls visit the nearest
Agricultural/Veterinary Universities
Krishi Vigyan Kendras
State Department of Animal Husbandry
