Last month I lost a lot of milk production because I detected mastitis too late in one of my best cows. 😞 I want to create a discussion where we all share our experiences with mastitis — early detection methods, treatment protocols, and prevention strategies. What I've learned (the hard way): Check udder before EVERY milking — just 30 seconds …
View all 3 commentsProud to share my organic dairy farm setup that I've built over the last 3 years! 🏆 Farm Details: Location: Near Udaipur, Rajasthan Total cows: 18 (12 Gir, 6 Sahiwal) Land: 5 acres (3 for fodder, 2 for farm) Certified organic since 2023 Key Features of My Setup: Zero Budget Natural Farming: I make all inputs on farm — Jeevamrut, …
View all 3 commentsI need advice from experienced farmers on this topic. 🙏 I have 6 cows and I'm confused about whether to go for Artificial Insemination (AI) or Natural Breeding with a good quality bull. My concerns with AI: Success rate in my area is only 40-50% (as per local vet) Sometimes need 3-4 attempts = 3-4 heat cycles wasted = 3-4 …
View all 3 commentsNamaste everyone! I want to share my dairy farming journey to inspire those who are just starting out. 🙏 2019: I was working a ₹15,000/month job in a small town in MP. My father had 2 desi cows that gave 3-4 liters each. We were barely breaking even. 2020 (Lockdown): Lost my job during COVID. Had no option but to …
View all 7 commentsHello fellow farmers! 👋 I am planning to start a small dairy farm (10-15 cows) in Rajasthan. The summer temperatures here go up to 45-48°C. I want to know which breed would be best for: High milk yield (at least 15-20 liters/day) Heat tolerance Low maintenance Good disease resistance I am considering Gir, Sahiwal, and Tharparkar . Also thinking about …
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