The document discusses the many details dairy farm managers must consider to maximize profits, including herd nutrition, health, mastitis prevention, labor costs, transition cow management, reproduction, facilities, environmental factors, calf health, feeding practices, genetics, and the manager's own health. It emphasizes that maximum profit results from optimizing all these interrelated factors, and lists questions managers should ask themselves in each area to ensure they are properly monitoring and addressing each detail important to profitability.
Top 10 Tips for Improving Reproduction and ProfitabilityLuis Carlos Reza
This document provides 10 tips for improving dairy cow reproduction and profitability. Key tips include ensuring proper compliance with reproductive programs, conducting weekly pregnancy checks, utilizing ovulation synchronization programs, monitoring key metrics like pregnancy and conception rates, addressing issues with heifers, and using nutritional supplements to support transition cows and future reproductive efficiency. Maintaining an effective reproductive program is critical for herd performance and profitability.
This document summarizes and promotes the IDEXX Bovine Pregnancy Test, which can detect pregnancy in cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo as early as 28 days post-insemination. The test identifies pregnant animals using pregnancy-associated glycoproteins and provides results within 2.5 hours. Detecting pregnancy early allows farmers to shorten calving intervals, maximize milk production, improve herd health, and remove non-pregnant animals from the herd in a timely manner to reduce costs and improve reproductive efficiency.
Current Options in Farm Animal Welfare Audits - Jim ReynoldsDAIReXNET
Dr Jim Reynolds presented this information on February 8th 2012 for DAIReXNET. He discussed the various options available for animal welfare certification on dairy farms, as well as what certification is and how to decide if it's right for you or your clients.
An on farm education program for employees 10-27-14Bonnie Bucqueroux
Dr. Andres Contreras Bravo of Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine offers an overview of efforts to educate dairy farm employees in strategies and tactics to reduce mastitis and therefore reduce antibiotic use. The session was presented at the 25th Anniversary of MSU's Julian Samora Research Institute. The MSU College of Veterinary Science is a member of the Quality Milk Alliance, funded by USDA.
Lakeland College's animal science program provides students the opportunity to be part of the student managed farm. This is the April 2013 final presentation of the dairy team.
Jaylor: Managing Variability in Feed Ingredients and Feed DeliveryJaylor
Feed costs on dairies make up a considerable portion of the total costs of milk production. In many cases feed costs can be up to or greater than 60 % of the total cost of production. It's important to get the most from your feeding system. Learn how to get the most out of your feeding system.
This document discusses improving dairy cow fertility and productivity. It notes that fertility problems are a main reason for culling cows and impact profitability. Several fertility issues have increased over time, including uterus inflammation and weaker heat signs. To improve pregnancy rates, the document recommends optimizing heat detection, feed intake after calving, and herd health and management. Advanced monitoring tools can help detect cows in heat at a 95% accuracy rate to time inseminations optimally. Proper nutrition, health, and minimizing stress around calving are also important to resume optimal feed intake.
This document discusses management practices for calves, including neonatal calf care after birth, colostrum feeding, housing and environment, weaning, disease management, and vaccinations. Specifically, it emphasizes the importance of neonatal care like checking vital signs at birth, feeding colostrum in the first 24 hours to provide antibodies, providing a stress-free environment for housing, and vaccinating to protect calves due to their immature immune systems. The goal of these practices is to reduce calf mortality rates and support healthy development.
Top 10 Tips for Improving Reproduction and ProfitabilityLuis Carlos Reza
This document provides 10 tips for improving dairy cow reproduction and profitability. Key tips include ensuring proper compliance with reproductive programs, conducting weekly pregnancy checks, utilizing ovulation synchronization programs, monitoring key metrics like pregnancy and conception rates, addressing issues with heifers, and using nutritional supplements to support transition cows and future reproductive efficiency. Maintaining an effective reproductive program is critical for herd performance and profitability.
This document summarizes and promotes the IDEXX Bovine Pregnancy Test, which can detect pregnancy in cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo as early as 28 days post-insemination. The test identifies pregnant animals using pregnancy-associated glycoproteins and provides results within 2.5 hours. Detecting pregnancy early allows farmers to shorten calving intervals, maximize milk production, improve herd health, and remove non-pregnant animals from the herd in a timely manner to reduce costs and improve reproductive efficiency.
Current Options in Farm Animal Welfare Audits - Jim ReynoldsDAIReXNET
Dr Jim Reynolds presented this information on February 8th 2012 for DAIReXNET. He discussed the various options available for animal welfare certification on dairy farms, as well as what certification is and how to decide if it's right for you or your clients.
An on farm education program for employees 10-27-14Bonnie Bucqueroux
Dr. Andres Contreras Bravo of Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine offers an overview of efforts to educate dairy farm employees in strategies and tactics to reduce mastitis and therefore reduce antibiotic use. The session was presented at the 25th Anniversary of MSU's Julian Samora Research Institute. The MSU College of Veterinary Science is a member of the Quality Milk Alliance, funded by USDA.
Lakeland College's animal science program provides students the opportunity to be part of the student managed farm. This is the April 2013 final presentation of the dairy team.
Jaylor: Managing Variability in Feed Ingredients and Feed DeliveryJaylor
Feed costs on dairies make up a considerable portion of the total costs of milk production. In many cases feed costs can be up to or greater than 60 % of the total cost of production. It's important to get the most from your feeding system. Learn how to get the most out of your feeding system.
This document discusses improving dairy cow fertility and productivity. It notes that fertility problems are a main reason for culling cows and impact profitability. Several fertility issues have increased over time, including uterus inflammation and weaker heat signs. To improve pregnancy rates, the document recommends optimizing heat detection, feed intake after calving, and herd health and management. Advanced monitoring tools can help detect cows in heat at a 95% accuracy rate to time inseminations optimally. Proper nutrition, health, and minimizing stress around calving are also important to resume optimal feed intake.
This document discusses management practices for calves, including neonatal calf care after birth, colostrum feeding, housing and environment, weaning, disease management, and vaccinations. Specifically, it emphasizes the importance of neonatal care like checking vital signs at birth, feeding colostrum in the first 24 hours to provide antibodies, providing a stress-free environment for housing, and vaccinating to protect calves due to their immature immune systems. The goal of these practices is to reduce calf mortality rates and support healthy development.
The document outlines the monthly walk-through process that a dairy consulting firm uses to evaluate dairy farms. This includes dry matter testing, body condition scoring, lameness reporting, cud chewing observation, record analysis, feed and water quality checks, facility evaluations, particle length analysis, manure screening, manure scoring, dry matter intake measurement, digestibility analysis, and CPM modeling. The goal is to identify opportunities to improve herd health, production, and reproduction through preventative maintenance and addressing nutrition, management, and facility issues. The consulting team includes veterinarians and nutrition experts available for on-site support.
This document discusses how veterinarians can better serve sheep producers by gaining knowledge about sheep health, management, and production goals. It emphasizes the importance of the veterinarian-client relationship for flock health management and legal drug use. Veterinarians are encouraged to learn about common sheep health issues, production practices, and the enterprise goals for different farms. Both veterinarians and producers must be committed to animal welfare and improving communication and services.
The document discusses whether it is possible to make money with a small flock or herd of sheep and goats. It defines a small flock or herd as ranging from 10 to 2000 animals. Making money can mean different things such as covering costs, earning a profit, or getting a tax benefit. The key factors that determine whether a small operation can make money include managing feed costs effectively, selecting productive breeds, marketing livestock strategically, and running the operation like a business by tracking costs and returns. The document provides tips in each of these areas and emphasizes the importance of feed cost management through practices like pasture management, balanced rations, and alternative feeds.
This document discusses what is needed to be a good small ruminant veterinarian from the perspective of a producer. It outlines that veterinarians need knowledge of small ruminant health and production practices, while producers value timely access to information and services. Both want fair compensation and legal drug use. The document recommends veterinarians learn about farm operations, common health issues, and work as partners with producers in flock/herd health management to improve animal welfare and care. Producers should value the veterinarian's role and follow treatment plans.
This document provides information about Organic India, a company that produces and markets certified organic products in India. It discusses Organic India's plans to launch a new product line of organic milk. Key points:
- Organic India is committed to promoting organic agriculture and supporting sustainable farming communities in India. It currently sells various certified organic foods and herbal products.
- The document outlines Organic India's vision, values, and facilities certifications. It then discusses the company's plans to partner with over 600 family farms to source organic milk.
- Strict standards for the organic milk are defined, including pasture-feeding of cows and prohibiting antibiotics and hormones. Analyses of the new product line include a
This document provides information about veterinary careers. It discusses that veterinarians can work in private clinics treating pets, on farms treating livestock, or in specialized areas like wildlife rehabilitation centers. Veterinarians also work in food inspection, disease prevention and control programs, laboratories conducting research, and more. The document outlines many career paths for veterinarians beyond clinical practice, including roles in public health, education, business, government, and more. It emphasizes that veterinarians play an important role in human and animal health through areas like food safety, disease prevention, and the one health concept.
Hoof trimmers and veterinarians can benefit from collaborating on dairy farms. When they work as a team, they are better able to address lameness issues and advise producers. Both professionals bring unique expertise and perspectives that can improve cow health and reduce economic losses for producers. Regular communication of trimming records and health information allows early detection and treatment of problems.
The document discusses the Rural Dairy Farmer Empowerment Program. It covers various topics related to dairy farming including principles of dairy farm management, factors affecting dairy herd production and health like nutrition, cow comfort and reproduction. It also discusses facilities, environment, calf rearing, breeding, milking methods and organic milk production. The key aspects covered are the three factors of nutrition, comfort and reproduction that determine dairy cow health and productivity and the life cycle of a dairy cow from birth to dry periods that can largely be managed through scheduled activities.
Dr SREEHARI - CLASS FOR VHSE STUDENTS in LMTC MALAMPUZHA.pdfSreehari S
This document provides information on starting a dairy farm, including planning considerations, licensing requirements, and marketing skills. Some key points covered are:
1) Factors to consider for the farm site such as land availability, water, market potential for products.
2) Planning for adequate feed and water supplies, manure management, accounting and financial projections.
3) Obtaining necessary licenses to build and operate the farm.
4) Developing marketing skills, with value-added products like paneer being profitable.
Weight management in pets 2014 How we can help them feel better & live longer!Ken Lambrecht
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Ken Lambrecht on preventing and managing pet obesity. It discusses how up to 59% of pets are overweight, which can reduce longevity and quality of life. Excess weight leads to various health issues. Veterinarians need to become experts in nutrition to advise clients. Organizations also need to work together to address this growing problem. The veterinary team plays a key role in nutritional counseling and monitoring pet weight.
This presentation offers strategies for making money raising sheep and goats. It was prepared by University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist Susan Schoenian.
Chapter 01 Nebel The Key to a Successful Reproductive Management Program .pdfGilson Antonio Pessoa
This document summarizes the key factors for an effective reproductive management program on dairy farms. It discusses setting a goal of a 13.5 month calving interval to maximize milk production. Management must establish standard operating procedures for all aspects of reproduction and ensure close monitoring of metrics like pregnancy rate. Proper nutrition, facilities, herd health protocols and attention to cow comfort around calving are also essential to maximize fertility.
This document provides an update on issues and activities related to the Ontario goat industry from January 2016. It discusses the following key points:
- The Ontario goat industry is growing and there is optimism for its future. Goat cheese was named one of the healthiest foods.
- The Ontario Goat marketing body delivered on its priorities over 2 years and had a return of investment of 6:1. Voluntary agreements for 2016 are being collected.
- A new pilot project will assess scrapie resistance in Ontario goats through genetic testing to help breed resistance and manage the disease risk. This could help eliminate susceptible genotypes over time.
- Cost of production studies from 2014 and 2015 were released, and data collection
Final Year project- Value of milk recordingBryan Kingston
This document outlines a plan to survey dairy farmers about their use of milk recording. The objectives are to understand the reasons why some farmers do and do not milk record, and to compare those that do to those that don't. Milk recording provides individual cow performance data on fat and protein content, milk yield, SCC, and other measures. The surveys will ask 10 questions to non-milk recording and milk recording farmers to identify barriers and benefits to milk recording. The goal is to increase participation by addressing issues like cost and hassle factors.
Three key factors that determine dairy herd health and productivity are nutrition, cow comfort, and reproduction. Cows must be well-fed, in a comfortable environment, and bred in a timely manner to achieve their production potential. Facilities should provide adequate shade, bedding, and access to fresh water and feed. Good hygiene and biosecurity help prevent disease transmission. The dairy cow's life cycle follows a predictable pattern from birth through lactation, breeding, calving, and culling or drying off. Close management during transition periods around calving impacts health, fertility and longevity.
Dairy Farm, How to start a Dairy Farming Business. Dairy Farming & Milk Production is a huge Potential Business in India
Dairy farming provides an excellent opportunity for self-employment of unemployed youth. It is also an important source of income generation to small/marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. Since agriculture is mostly seasonal, there is a possibility of finding employment throughout the year for many persons through dairy farming. Landless labourers. The white revolution of 70’s had made spectacular land marks in Indian milk production scenario. India is the largest milk producer of the world. The increasing cost of feed ingredients and its seasonal variability can be reduced by undertaking fodder cultivation.
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Fair Trade USA's New Impact Measurement and Management FrameworkSustainable Brands
This session introduces Fair Trade USA's new Impact Measurement and Management Framework, which has been developed to define, measure and communicate – in a systematic and unified way – the impacts Fair Trade enables for farmers, workers, businesses and consumers. The Framework generates new insight into the complex relationships between value creation (risk management, reliable production, profitable growth), sustainable livelihoods (human well-being, income empowerment, environment sustainability) and consumer activation (product choice, preference for Fair Trade). It is built on a holistic theory of change and relies heavily on analyzing multiple streams of data from the field, as well as academic research and a storytelling component.
Livestock-derived foods and the first 1000 days: The essential role of livest...ILRI
Presentation by Boitshepo Giyose, Klaus Kraemer, Lora Iannotti, Maya Stewart, Osman Dar and Silvia Alonso at a side event at the 45th session of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, Rome, Italy, 15–19 October 2018.
The document discusses improving herd fertility through measuring key reproductive metrics like pregnancy rate and heat detection rate. The most common cause of poor fertility is missed heats. Goals for heat detection accuracy should be over 85%. Cows should wait 45-50 days after calving before being rebred to allow the uterus to recover. Working with a veterinarian through practices like early pregnancy checks can increase pregnancy rates.
- Broodmare and foal care requires significant time and effort to properly care for a pregnant mare and newborn foal. Proper planning and preparation is essential for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
- It is important to evaluate the health of both the mare and stallion prior to breeding. The mare needs to be in good health and receiving proper nutrition to support a full-term pregnancy.
- During pregnancy, the mare's health and nutrition must continue to be closely monitored. Vaccines and deworming are important to prevent disease transmission, and physical exercise and quality food/water are necessary to support the developing foal.
The document outlines the monthly walk-through process that a dairy consulting firm uses to evaluate dairy farms. This includes dry matter testing, body condition scoring, lameness reporting, cud chewing observation, record analysis, feed and water quality checks, facility evaluations, particle length analysis, manure screening, manure scoring, dry matter intake measurement, digestibility analysis, and CPM modeling. The goal is to identify opportunities to improve herd health, production, and reproduction through preventative maintenance and addressing nutrition, management, and facility issues. The consulting team includes veterinarians and nutrition experts available for on-site support.
This document discusses how veterinarians can better serve sheep producers by gaining knowledge about sheep health, management, and production goals. It emphasizes the importance of the veterinarian-client relationship for flock health management and legal drug use. Veterinarians are encouraged to learn about common sheep health issues, production practices, and the enterprise goals for different farms. Both veterinarians and producers must be committed to animal welfare and improving communication and services.
The document discusses whether it is possible to make money with a small flock or herd of sheep and goats. It defines a small flock or herd as ranging from 10 to 2000 animals. Making money can mean different things such as covering costs, earning a profit, or getting a tax benefit. The key factors that determine whether a small operation can make money include managing feed costs effectively, selecting productive breeds, marketing livestock strategically, and running the operation like a business by tracking costs and returns. The document provides tips in each of these areas and emphasizes the importance of feed cost management through practices like pasture management, balanced rations, and alternative feeds.
This document discusses what is needed to be a good small ruminant veterinarian from the perspective of a producer. It outlines that veterinarians need knowledge of small ruminant health and production practices, while producers value timely access to information and services. Both want fair compensation and legal drug use. The document recommends veterinarians learn about farm operations, common health issues, and work as partners with producers in flock/herd health management to improve animal welfare and care. Producers should value the veterinarian's role and follow treatment plans.
This document provides information about Organic India, a company that produces and markets certified organic products in India. It discusses Organic India's plans to launch a new product line of organic milk. Key points:
- Organic India is committed to promoting organic agriculture and supporting sustainable farming communities in India. It currently sells various certified organic foods and herbal products.
- The document outlines Organic India's vision, values, and facilities certifications. It then discusses the company's plans to partner with over 600 family farms to source organic milk.
- Strict standards for the organic milk are defined, including pasture-feeding of cows and prohibiting antibiotics and hormones. Analyses of the new product line include a
This document provides information about veterinary careers. It discusses that veterinarians can work in private clinics treating pets, on farms treating livestock, or in specialized areas like wildlife rehabilitation centers. Veterinarians also work in food inspection, disease prevention and control programs, laboratories conducting research, and more. The document outlines many career paths for veterinarians beyond clinical practice, including roles in public health, education, business, government, and more. It emphasizes that veterinarians play an important role in human and animal health through areas like food safety, disease prevention, and the one health concept.
Hoof trimmers and veterinarians can benefit from collaborating on dairy farms. When they work as a team, they are better able to address lameness issues and advise producers. Both professionals bring unique expertise and perspectives that can improve cow health and reduce economic losses for producers. Regular communication of trimming records and health information allows early detection and treatment of problems.
The document discusses the Rural Dairy Farmer Empowerment Program. It covers various topics related to dairy farming including principles of dairy farm management, factors affecting dairy herd production and health like nutrition, cow comfort and reproduction. It also discusses facilities, environment, calf rearing, breeding, milking methods and organic milk production. The key aspects covered are the three factors of nutrition, comfort and reproduction that determine dairy cow health and productivity and the life cycle of a dairy cow from birth to dry periods that can largely be managed through scheduled activities.
Dr SREEHARI - CLASS FOR VHSE STUDENTS in LMTC MALAMPUZHA.pdfSreehari S
This document provides information on starting a dairy farm, including planning considerations, licensing requirements, and marketing skills. Some key points covered are:
1) Factors to consider for the farm site such as land availability, water, market potential for products.
2) Planning for adequate feed and water supplies, manure management, accounting and financial projections.
3) Obtaining necessary licenses to build and operate the farm.
4) Developing marketing skills, with value-added products like paneer being profitable.
Weight management in pets 2014 How we can help them feel better & live longer!Ken Lambrecht
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Ken Lambrecht on preventing and managing pet obesity. It discusses how up to 59% of pets are overweight, which can reduce longevity and quality of life. Excess weight leads to various health issues. Veterinarians need to become experts in nutrition to advise clients. Organizations also need to work together to address this growing problem. The veterinary team plays a key role in nutritional counseling and monitoring pet weight.
This presentation offers strategies for making money raising sheep and goats. It was prepared by University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist Susan Schoenian.
Chapter 01 Nebel The Key to a Successful Reproductive Management Program .pdfGilson Antonio Pessoa
This document summarizes the key factors for an effective reproductive management program on dairy farms. It discusses setting a goal of a 13.5 month calving interval to maximize milk production. Management must establish standard operating procedures for all aspects of reproduction and ensure close monitoring of metrics like pregnancy rate. Proper nutrition, facilities, herd health protocols and attention to cow comfort around calving are also essential to maximize fertility.
This document provides an update on issues and activities related to the Ontario goat industry from January 2016. It discusses the following key points:
- The Ontario goat industry is growing and there is optimism for its future. Goat cheese was named one of the healthiest foods.
- The Ontario Goat marketing body delivered on its priorities over 2 years and had a return of investment of 6:1. Voluntary agreements for 2016 are being collected.
- A new pilot project will assess scrapie resistance in Ontario goats through genetic testing to help breed resistance and manage the disease risk. This could help eliminate susceptible genotypes over time.
- Cost of production studies from 2014 and 2015 were released, and data collection
Final Year project- Value of milk recordingBryan Kingston
This document outlines a plan to survey dairy farmers about their use of milk recording. The objectives are to understand the reasons why some farmers do and do not milk record, and to compare those that do to those that don't. Milk recording provides individual cow performance data on fat and protein content, milk yield, SCC, and other measures. The surveys will ask 10 questions to non-milk recording and milk recording farmers to identify barriers and benefits to milk recording. The goal is to increase participation by addressing issues like cost and hassle factors.
Three key factors that determine dairy herd health and productivity are nutrition, cow comfort, and reproduction. Cows must be well-fed, in a comfortable environment, and bred in a timely manner to achieve their production potential. Facilities should provide adequate shade, bedding, and access to fresh water and feed. Good hygiene and biosecurity help prevent disease transmission. The dairy cow's life cycle follows a predictable pattern from birth through lactation, breeding, calving, and culling or drying off. Close management during transition periods around calving impacts health, fertility and longevity.
Dairy Farm, How to start a Dairy Farming Business. Dairy Farming & Milk Production is a huge Potential Business in India
Dairy farming provides an excellent opportunity for self-employment of unemployed youth. It is also an important source of income generation to small/marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. Since agriculture is mostly seasonal, there is a possibility of finding employment throughout the year for many persons through dairy farming. Landless labourers. The white revolution of 70’s had made spectacular land marks in Indian milk production scenario. India is the largest milk producer of the world. The increasing cost of feed ingredients and its seasonal variability can be reduced by undertaking fodder cultivation.
See more at:
http://goo.gl/Yu4L8m
https://goo.gl/cZzMhY
https://goo.gl/W7GNZL
https://goo.gl/yHrVMg
https://goo.gl/EqMGD4
Contact us:
Niir Project Consultancy Services
An ISO 9001:2015 Company
106-E, Kamla Nagar, Opp. Spark Mall,
New Delhi-110007, India.
Email: npcs.ei@gmail.com , info@entrepreneurindia.co
Tel: +91-11-23843955, 23845654, 23845886, 8800733955
Mobile: +91-9811043595
Website: www.entrepreneurindia.co , www.niir.org
Tags
Dairy Farming Business, How to Start a Dairy Farm Business, Dairy Farming. Dairy Farm ,How to Start a Dairy Farming Business in India, India Farming Business, Cow’s Milk Processing, Modern Dairy Farm, Modern Dairy Farming, Working on a Dairy Farm in India, Dairy Farming Business, Milk Production, Dairy Farming Business Project, How to Start a Dairy Farming Business With Business Plan, to Start a Dairy Farm, Dairy Business, Dairy Farming & Milk Production, Dairy Farm Plan, Dairy Farm Business Plan in India, World Best Dairy Cow Farming in India, How to Start a Small Cattle Farm, Set Up any Type Of Dairy Farming, Dairy Farming Set Up Guide and Tips, How to Start a Successful Dairy Farm, Ideal Cattle Shed, How to Start Your Own Milk Dairy Business, Large Scale Dairy Farm, Dairy Farming and Dairy Products with Cattle Breeding, Small Dairy Farm Business Plan, How to Start a Dairy Farm With Small Investment, Dairy Farming Business Plan, Modern Dairy Farming Business, Dairy Farming Business in India, How to Start Your Dairy With Less Investment in India, Milk Processing Business, Cow Milk Making Business, Business of Cattle Farming, How to Start Dairy Product Manufacturing Business in India, Small Scale Dairy Farming in India, Milk Dairy Farm Business Plan, How to Start Milk Dairy Business, Large Scale Dairy Farm, Commercial Dairy Farming, Mini Dairy Plant, Low Cost Small Business Ideas for India, Best Small Business Ideas in India to Start Business, 100% Risk Free Business, Profitable Small Business Ideas with Small Investment, Best Home Based Business Ideas, Best Part Time Business Ideas to Start New Business, Best Ideas for Low Budget Business and More Profits, Top Best Small Business Ideas for Women in 2017
Fair Trade USA's New Impact Measurement and Management FrameworkSustainable Brands
This session introduces Fair Trade USA's new Impact Measurement and Management Framework, which has been developed to define, measure and communicate – in a systematic and unified way – the impacts Fair Trade enables for farmers, workers, businesses and consumers. The Framework generates new insight into the complex relationships between value creation (risk management, reliable production, profitable growth), sustainable livelihoods (human well-being, income empowerment, environment sustainability) and consumer activation (product choice, preference for Fair Trade). It is built on a holistic theory of change and relies heavily on analyzing multiple streams of data from the field, as well as academic research and a storytelling component.
Livestock-derived foods and the first 1000 days: The essential role of livest...ILRI
Presentation by Boitshepo Giyose, Klaus Kraemer, Lora Iannotti, Maya Stewart, Osman Dar and Silvia Alonso at a side event at the 45th session of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, Rome, Italy, 15–19 October 2018.
The document discusses improving herd fertility through measuring key reproductive metrics like pregnancy rate and heat detection rate. The most common cause of poor fertility is missed heats. Goals for heat detection accuracy should be over 85%. Cows should wait 45-50 days after calving before being rebred to allow the uterus to recover. Working with a veterinarian through practices like early pregnancy checks can increase pregnancy rates.
- Broodmare and foal care requires significant time and effort to properly care for a pregnant mare and newborn foal. Proper planning and preparation is essential for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
- It is important to evaluate the health of both the mare and stallion prior to breeding. The mare needs to be in good health and receiving proper nutrition to support a full-term pregnancy.
- During pregnancy, the mare's health and nutrition must continue to be closely monitored. Vaccines and deworming are important to prevent disease transmission, and physical exercise and quality food/water are necessary to support the developing foal.
For this presentation we need to agree on what makes a successful dairy manager. I believe that maximum profit should be the benchmark of choice and that is what I have based my comments toward. Maximum milk yield, milk components, cheapest feed and many other factors play a role in making a successful manager but each by them selves will not guarantee longevity in the business. For the remainder of this presentation, I have a series of questions that need to be asked. Some of them may not have an answer for your farm. Some of them may not appear to be relevant to your farm. However, by asking these questions I hope to stimulate some critical thinking about each of your farms.
As a nutritionist, my first inclination is to look at the nutrition program and I have several questions that I use to gauge a program. Are feeds sampled and analyzed for nutrient content? Does this list include things other than forages? Is the information gathered used? Does the farm monitor feed intake and DM content of that feed? There really are not right or wrong answers to these questions but they do provide some direction for all other aspects of the farm management.
After nutrition, I like to think about general herd health. Is there a plan for maintaining a healthy herd or is “fire engine” medicine used. Is there a person responsible for observing disease or is it everyone’s responsibility? Is there a vaccination protocol for the farm that has been customized by the herd vet? Is there a biosecurity plan in place to prevent disease before it becomes a problem?
Looking specifically at mastitis, start with the stall maintenance. There is an old saying “lay down with dogs and they will eat you alive.” This can be paraphrased for mastitis to “lay down with microorganisms and they will eat you alive.” Do you have a monitoring program that tracks more than bulk tank somatic cell counts? Do you take advantage of new technology such as mastitis vaccines? Do you segregate clinically infected cows from the herd and prevent spread of disease? Do you culture problem cows to determine what organisms are present? Do you culture your bulk tank to determine what organisms are present?
If you are large enough to need help, do you manage your labor or does it manage you? Do you have written job descriptions and a reporting and evaluation structure that uses them? Is your banker your friend or enemy? Do you have a record keeping system or a shoe box of receipts? Can you estimate production cost and break even points for a new enterprise before implementation?
Transition cows are getting a lot of attention from the research world and the popular press. How do your transition cows compare? Do you have a program for them? Do you have a clean and dry calving area? Do you monitor (and if so how) your close up and fresh cows?
After transition cow management, reproduction seems to be the second most important area for researchers and popular press. Some things to consider include: are you leaving genetic potential on the table by using natural service? Is there a person that is allowed time to simply watch for heats? Do you perform routine maintenance on the semen tank to protect your investment? Have you (or your inseminator) continued to refresh your education about insemination technique? Have you adopted the latest technology to aid in determining which cows are pregnant and which are open?
If we consider the facilities on the farm are they a limitation to profitability? Are the barns in “working order” or in need of repair? Has the milking equipment been serviced recently? Considering the amount of “weighing” on a dairy farm, when was the last time that you had your scales calibrated? Do you have a protocol that you use to evaluate your facilities to discover potential limitations before they become trouble points?
On today’s dairy farm, we all consider the impact that we have on the natural environment. However, we also need to think about what impact the environment has on the cow. In my opinion, water is the most neglected nutrient on any farm. Is your source of drinking water clean and adequately sized for your herd? Most of us provide as much shade as possible during periods of heat stress, but do we consider providing some kind of wind break during the cold stress periods of the year? We all know to move as much air as possible during heat stress but are we moving enough air through our barns during the cooler months to remove noxious odors?
Replacement heifers are the future of your herd. Have you set realistic goals for calf mortality and morbidity? When you choose feeds for your young calves, is the quality top of the line? Are your calves on a vaccination program specific to your herd? Is there a standard procedure for processing newborns? Finally, do you have records to monitor the growth of your heifers to insure adequate size at breeding and first calving?
Management of how you feed dairy cows is also important. Accurate weights of both feed offered and that refused is necessary to know if your cows are consuming enough nutrients to support maximal milk and milk component production. Have you ever cleaned the feed bunk? Do you make an effort to keep moldy and rotten feed out of your ration? Do you evaluate the feed refusals to determine how closely they match what you offered (and by extension how closely what was consumed matched what was offered)? Do you evaluate feed additives (even those currently in the diet) and only use them when necessary and proven to work?
If heifers are the future of your herd, the genetics behind them must also be excellent for maximal profit year in and year out. Accordingly, a genetic management plan needs to be in place. Do you have a plan for your genetic selection (and remember picking the cheapest bulls is not a plan). Do you truly understand a bull proof to allow selection on traits that are important to your herd. Once you have a genetic selection plan, do you have a breeding plan for how to use the bulls you have chosen? If pricing allows, are you willing to invest in improved genetics through your replacement heifers? Finally, have you considered using young sires for some of your breedings?
One factor of dairy management that seems to often get overlooked is producer health. As a representative of the feed company, many of you are wondering why I am worried about your health. Let me be blunt when I point out that if a dairy producer has a catastrophic illness, it may put them out of business and therefore have a direct impact on my business.
This slide and the one following are from the US center for disease control and provide some examples of why we all need to be concerned about dairy producer health. This slide shows the rates of fatal injury in agriculture vs other jobs in the US. You can clearly see that agriculture is a lot more deadly occupation than other jobs in the US.
If we turn our attention from death to simply injury, agriculture does not look quite as bad but still the incidence rate is higher than in the private sector.