A chaff cutter is a mechanical device for cutting straw or hay into small pieces before being mixed together with other forage and fed to horses and cattle Read more
Vermi-compost is the product or process of composting using various worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a Read more
It has been observed that the dairy animals under field conditions are usually fed on one or two types of locally available feed ingredients. Animals on Read more
According to a careful estimate, 42% animals are affected by different types of worms. The worms adversely affect efficiency of the animals and cause a Read more
Dehorning is a short-term solution to the problem. In the long term, it is recommended that bruising and injury be reduced by breeding poll cattle Read more
Hydroponics fodder can be grown in low cost greenhouses with locally available grains. Production of hydroponics fodder in low cost greenhouses Read more
Vaccination is an essential component of any infectious disease control program for dairy farms. It is likely to be most effective when it is planned to Read more
The prevention of bovine mastitis is the most important component of a mastitis control program, and both pre- and post-milking teat antisepses Read more
Forage which has been grown while still green and nutritious can be conserved through a natural ‘pickling’ process. Lactic acid is produced Read more
For dairy schemes with very large outlays, detailed reports will have to be prepared. The items of finance would include capital asset items such as Read more
Biogas typically refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Biogas can be Read more
Dairy farming is a large unorganized sector in India and a major source for livelihood in rural areas. In an effort to bring in structure into the dairy Read more
Panchagavya, an organic product has the potential to play the role of promoting growth & providing immunity in plant system. It consists of nine Read more
In the year 1929 on 25th November the Mysore State Co-operative Land Mortgage Bank was established in pursuance of recommendation of Malnad Read more