What are the improved breeds of cattle developed by NDRI?
A: By crossing, high yielding milch breeds of cattle i.e., Holstein –Friesian and Brown Swiss with indigenous breeds i.e., Tharparker and Sahiwal, NDRI has developed two strains of crossbred cattle named as Karan-Fries and Karan Swiss. These cross bred animals are high milk producers and well adapted to our climatic conditions.
What are the benefits of giving “Total Mixed Ration” to Animal in the feed?
A: It is observed that the milk production increases and sustained for longer period, if animal is given Total Mixed Ration in the feed; in addition there is no nutrient deficiency.
How much Mineral mixture should be given to animals per day?
A: A milch animal should be given 50 g Mineral mixture per day. Since milk contains large amount of Calcium which is met from mineral mixture. However the quality of mineral mixture should be good.
What is By-pass protein in Animal feed?
A: By-pass is that protein which by-passes Rumen without degradation and is digested further in the digestive tract. This protein enhances milk production. The level of By-pass protein is high in some feed ingredients such as cotton seed cake, and soya meal but is less in other protein sources such as mustard cake.
What should we do to increase milk production in animals?
A: Animals should be feed green fodder such as berseem, Lucerne; Maize + Cowpea around the year. By feeding quality green fodder instead of concentrates, milk can be produced at cheaper cost. Thus due consideration should be given to cultivation of green fodder in the crop rotation scheme.
