Dairy farmers always keep a watchful eye on their cows and their milk production. It is, after all, the backbone of their business. With so many varying factors that can contribute to diminish yield, it can be a troublesome thing to always be on one’s toes. Unless cows produce enough quality milk, farmers might as well close their farm. So farmers always come up with ways to keep their cows as healthy and productive as can be.

1. Ways to Increase Dairy
Yield
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2. Dairy farmers always keep a watchful eye on their cows and their milk production. It is,
after all, the backbone of their business. With so many varying factors that can
contribute to diminish yield, it can be a
troublesome thing to always be on one’s toes.
Unless cows produce enough quality milk,
farmers might as well close their farm. So
farmers always come up with ways to keep their
cows as healthy and productive as can be.
Read on to find out more about the ways in
which farmers can increase the dairy yield of
their cows.
Focus on Dry Periods
While novice farmers see only the milk production side of things, seasoned ones will be
quick to point out that a successful dry period determines how well cows will produce
milk during the time of yield. Make certain to manage nutrition and health as it directly
affects cow performance.
Happy Cows Make Happy Farmers
Farmers need to always optimise cow
comfort. When cows have optimum living
conditions, they will be more conducive to
producing better and more milk. Farmers
should make sure they use efficient, quality,
and flexible dairy sheds to provide
comfortable living quarters for their cows.
Quality Feeds for Quality Produce
It only stands to reason that if farmers give
their cow’s quality feeds, then their cows
will be healthy enough to provide quality
milk in abundance. By feeding them with

3. the correct amount of antioxidants and avoiding anti-nutritional factors at the same
time, cows will be more likely to increase yield.
There will always be factors that contribute to diminished yield. What matters is how
well farmers prevent them and subsequently works around them if ever they occur. With
these important points in mind, farmers can do just that and enjoy a steady flow of great
milk from their cows.
Sources:
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/a-special-feed-increases-milk-yield-in-
cattle/article5372300.ece
http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy/transition-cows/top-strategies-
improve-early-lactation/
http://www.abcsheds.net.au/products/dairy-sheds/
http://www.rwn.org.uk/rwn-dairy-2-farm-profit-milk-yield-cows-yield.htm