Dairy Farming
Dairying is an important source of subsidiary income to small/marginal farmers and Agricultural labourers and a major income source for large scale entrepreneurs.
White revolution in India has helped India in attaining self sufficiency in milk production and India stands at the top in the world in milk production.
The total Bovine population in India as per the 2019 census is 192.5 million Cattle and 109.9 million Buffaloes.The total milk production in India was 210 million tons for the year 2021-22. The projected demand for milk by 2030 in India is expected to be at 300 million Tons.To achieve this ,growth rate in milk, production has to be increased from present 2.5% rate to 5%.Thus there is a tremendous scope and potential for increasing the milk production through profitable Dairy Farming.
The state of Karnataka has a cattle population of 8469004 & 2984560 Buffaloes (2019 Census) total milk production in Karnataka is 903.15 Cr Kgs per year (2019-20) & Karnataka stands 2™ in the Nation next to Gujarat.
Dairy being an alternative source for subsidiary income,it also provides Quality organic manure for improving soil fertility and crop yields. The gobar gas from the dung is used as fuel for domestic purposes
and also to generate electricity. The surplus fodder and agricultural by-products are gainfully utilized for feeding the animals. Dairy Farming provides employment throughout the year to the unemployed.
A successful Dairy Farming needs forward linkage to milk co operatives, Artificial insemination services,production of quality concentrate feed,health coverage fodder development,technical know how, training etc
Exotic dairy breeds of cattle
Jersey
- It is developed in the Jersey Island, U.K.
- It is the smallest of the dairy types of cattle.
- In India this breed has acclimatized well and is widely used in cross breeding with indigenous cows.
- The typical colour of Jersey cattle is reddish fawn.
- Dished fore head and compact and angular body.
- These are economical producers of milk with 4.5% fat.
- Average milk yield is 4500 kg per lactation.
- Age at first calving is 25 to 30 months and calving interval is 13 to 14 months.
Holstein Friesian
- This breed was developed in the northern parts of Netherlands, especially in the province of Friesland.
- They are ruggedly built and they possess large udder.
- They are the largest dairy breed and mature cows weigh as much as 700kg.
- They have typical marking of black and white that make them easily distinguishable.
- The average production of cow is 6000 to 7000 kg per lactation. However, the fat content in their milk is rather low (3.45 per cent).
- Age at first calving is 29 to 30 months and calving interval
Brown Swiss
- The mountainous region of Switzerland is the place of origin of Brown Swiss breed.
- It is famous in its home tract for its rugged nature and good milk production.
- Average milk yield is 5000 kg per lactation with 4% fat.
- The Karan Swiss is the excellent crossbred cattle obtained by crossing this breed with Sahiwal cattle at NDRI, Karnal.
- Age at first calving is 28 to 30 months and calving interval is 13 to 14 months.
Red Dane
- Developed in Denmark.
- The typical body colour of this Danish breed is red, reddish brown or even dark brown.
- It is also a heavy breed; mature males weighing up to 950 kg and mature female weigh 600 kg.
- The lactation yield of Red Dane cattle varies from 3000 to 4000 kg with a fat content of 4 per cent and above.
- Age at first calving is 28 to 30 months and calving interval is 13 to 14 months.
Cross Breeds
Jersey Cross
- Jersey crosses are produced by upgrading/ cross breeding the non descript / Indigenous breeds of cows with Jersey semen.
- Jersey crosses are suitable dairy animals for tropical plains of our country.
- They are medium sized, have better heat tolerance than other exotic crosses and well adapted to our climate.
- Depending on the milk production potential of our indigenous cows, the Jersey crosses may show 2 to 3 fold increase in milk yield in the first generation.
Holstein Friesian
- The HF crosses are more suitable for cooler climatic regions like hilly areas as they are less tolerant to heat.
- Have less resistance to tropical diseases than Jersey Crosses.
- Although the milk yield is higher in HF crosses the fat per cent is less.
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