Question

If your family owned a dairy farm, what measures would you undertakes to improve the quality and quantity of milk production?

Answer 1

Dairying process is the management of animals for milk and its products for human use. Dairy farm management deals with processes for improving the quality and quantity of milk production. Milk production is primarily dependent on choosing improved cattle breeds, provision of proper feed for cattle, maintaining proper shelter facilities, and regular cleaning of cattle.

It deals with the processes and systems to improve quality and quantity of milk. It depends on the quality of breeds. The dairy farm management includes :

(i) Selection of good breeds with high yielding potential and resistance to various diseases.

(ii) Cattle should be housed-well, have sufficient water and should be kept in diseased-free conditions.

(iii) They should be fed in a scientific manner with an emphasis on quality and quantity of fodder.

(iv) Regular inspection and keeping proper records of all the activities of dairy is essential.

(v) Regular visits of a veterinary doctor is necessary.

(vi) Stringent cleanliness and hygiene of both the cattle and the handler are essential during milking, storage and transport of milk and its products.

(vii) Record keeping of the farm and regular inspection should be done.