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  Selection of dairy animal Species: - In India both cows and buffaloes are used for milk production. Each species has its own merits and demerits as a dairy animal. The entrepreneur should take a decision about animal species depending upon merits and demerits of the animal. One can also start a dairy farm with 50% cows and 50% buffaloes.   CHOOSING PROPER DAIRY ANIMAL (COW OR BUFFALO?) Merits of a crossbred cow versus Buffalo      Crossbred cow gives more milk than buffalo(4000-5000Kg/lactation)     Calving interval between two calving is less in comparison to Buffalo (about one year)     Crossbred heifer attains maturity at an early age (one year to 18 months)     Crossbred cows are quiet, can be handled easily     Can be milked easily with a milking machine    Cost of Crossbred cow is less in comparison to Buffalo of the same yield    It is easy to detect heat and artificially inseminate a cow Demerits of crossbred cows   Fat content in milk is low only 3.5-6%   Sale price of cow m

What is dairy farming?   Dairy farming is a type of agri-business involved in the production of milk from domestic animals. The plant which processes milk and produces milk products are called dairy plant or dairy. Animals which are used for milk production in the dairy farm are called dairy animals. In India cows, she-buffaloes and female goats are generally used for milk production on a dairy farm. Success in dairy farm business depends on several factors. Some important information for dairy farming business is given below   ADVANTAGES OF DAIRY FARMING BUSINESS   ·         The initial investment in dairy farming business is low in comparison to other Industry. ·         It is environment friendly. Pollution risk from dairy farming business is very low. ·         The demand for milk product is increasing rapidly. ·         Cow dung is good organic manure it increases soil fertility. ·      Cow dung can be used for the production of biogas. Slurry from biogas can b