Dairy farming

Heat stress can reduce feed intake, milk production and fertility in dairy animals. Here are practical steps farmers can take to keep cattle and buffaloes cool.

Poor calf growth can delay maturity and raise dairy costs. Here are seven feeding and management mistakes farmers should check, from colostrum to housing.

Poor milking hygiene can increase the risk of mastitis in dairy animals. What should farmers check before, during and after milking?

Minerals support cattle health, reproduction and milk production. What do dairy animals need, when are supplements useful and what should farmers check before feeding them?

The first few months can shape a dairy calf's growth and health. ICAR recommends timely colostrum, calf starter, clean water, fodder and proper deworming. What should farmers do?

Azolla can provide protein-rich supplementary feed for dairy cattle. Learn how farmers can grow it, use it safely and potentially reduce feed costs.

Livestock is becoming an important source of farm income in India. Know how breeding, animal health, credit, fodder and government support can help farmers.

The Government of India has intensified its nationwide Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination programme to improve livestock health, boost milk production and strengthen disease-free animal…

The Department of Animal Husbandry has intensified vaccination and surveillance against Lumpy Skin Disease to protect cattle, reduce economic losses and strengthen dairy farming.

India has inaugurated its first indigenous sex-sorted semen production station, a step expected to improve dairy productivity, increase the number of female calves and strengthen cattle…