Farmerlife

  Common management practices Colostrum feeding Colostrum is the first milk secreted after parturition. It contains large amount of gamma globulins which are anti-bodies produced by the cow against antigens encounter during her life including those against many disease producing organisms. Colostrum is highly fortified source of nutrient having 7 times the protein and twice the total solids of normal milk, thus it gives an early boost in portion and solid intake. It contain higher amount of minerals and vitamin A which are essential to combat disease. Ingestion of these through colostrum substantially increases the calf’s survivability. Absorption of these antibodies provides the calf with an umbrella of passive immunity. Colostrum gives a laxative effect which is helpful in expulsion of muconium (first faeces). It will be highly useful to feed colostrum in the first 15-30 minutes followed by a second dose in approximately 10-12 hours. First ½ hour to 12 hours of life, calf should be g

  Clean milk production The importance of dairy industry in India has become an important segment of food industry with the increasing vegetarian population. The import of milk products due to liberalization of Indian economy has necessitated the production of quality milk by our farmers. Need for clean milk production The objective of clean milk can be achieved by practical application of science based system such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Not only it should produce quantum milk, but must also be free from debris, microbes and must remain so, till it is consumed. Raw milk quickly becomes sour when it is stored for long periods at high ambient temperatures prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries. This is because, the inherent lactic acid bacteria and contaminating microorganisms from milk vessels or the environment break down the lactose in milk to lactic acid. When sufficient lactic acid has accumulated, the milk becomes sour and coagulates. Raw milk t

  Calendar of activities for cattle management January Heavy snowfall in Kashmir and  Himachal Pradesh  during this month results in cold breeze and frost in northern India. It is imperative that all necessary steps be taken to protect livestock from this inclement weather. In case of the occurrence of frost, make adequate arrangements for artificial lighting and heating. Weak and sick animals should be covered with sack cloth to protect them from the cold. At the same time, during the night, all the animals should be tethered in a covered shelter. Avoid keeping animals in a damp area, as well as protect them from smoke from fires which are lit to provide warmth. The dampness and smoke increases their chances of contracting pneumonia. Animals should be given lukewarm feed and water to drink. To maintain the body temperature of animals in milk, they should be fed with a mixture of oil cakes and jaggery. It is important to start collecting and storing fodder at this time. To ensure that

  Cattle Breeding Farms Central Cattle Breeding Farms Central Cattle Breeding Farm, P.O. Dhamrod, District : Surat-394 125. Gujarat Ph: 02646-276109 Central Cattle Breeding Farm, P.O. Sunabeda-2, District : Koraput-793 002. Odisha. Ph: 06853-223390 Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Andesh Nagar, P.B. No. 63, District : Lakhimpurkheri 262701. Uttar Pradesh Ph: 05872-252835 Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Cattle Farm (Post) Alamathi Thiruvallur-Redhills Road Chennai-52 Ph: 044-26310884 Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Chiplima, P.O. Basant Pur Via-CA Chiplima, District Sambalpur-768025. Odisha. Ph: 0663-2570722 Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Suratgarh, P.O. Bhagwandar Distt Sriganganagar-335804, Rajasthan. Ph: 01509 268091 Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Hessarghatta, Bangalore North-560 088. Karnataka Ph: 080-28466227   State Cattle Breeding Farms Himachal pradesh Cattle Breeding Farms, Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh Cattle Breeding farm, Palampur, Distt. Kangra Ph: 1894-230467 Ca