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Identification and Preventive measures for repeat breeding Identification If the cows are not conceiving even after subsequent inseminations, repeat breeding can be suspected. By testing the color and quality of the vaginal discharge, we can identify whether the cow has any uterus infections. Whiteside test : Uterus infections without visible symptoms can be identified using this test. Phenolsulfonphthalein test, endometrial biopsy, ultrasonic scanning, cervical mucus test, etc be used to identify reproductive aberrations.  Methods to prevent repeat breeding Avoid inseminations in subsequent heat cycles, instead of that, give sexual rest. This method has been found efficient to tackle this plight. Sexual rest leads to increased flow of White Blood Cells to the infected cells and will initiate repairs. Artificial Insemination should be done by recognized institutions.  Repeat breeding caused by late ovulation can be surmounted by inseminating twice keeping 24 hours. Inseminatin...

  Why has conception in cows come to a Himalayan task? Know the reasons R Anantha Krishnan                 Image source: The New Indian Express A major component in a profitable dairy farm is high milk-yielding animals. Along with that, it is equally important to ensure the reproductive health of your dairy animals.  A cow that conceives in one or two inseminations is an asset for a dairy farmer or an entrepreneur. Nowadays, almost 30% of the cattle in dairy farms are sold due to repeated breeding requirements. If a cattle is not conceived even after 2-3 inseminations, such animals are called repeat breeders. Why the repeat breeding trend is rising? It is a complex task to identify the reasons specifically, but we can say that 25% of repeated breeding is due to fetal death and 15% is due to failure to fertilize. Image Source: Farmers Weekly The need to avoid repeat breeding. The average duration of heat...

    How to solve India’s cattle menace? An average cow has a milking span of only seven years, whereas it has a lifespan of about 18-25 years. This indicates that for a dairy farmer, a cow becomes a burden after the milking span. This burden is highly reflected on Indian roads in the form of stray cattle. In some parts of the country, the cow protection groups take care of these abandoned cattle. Even though they protect them on religious grounds, these cattle are economically a burden for them. This is where cow-based farming shows us that an Indian-origin cow is a profit in every aspect. Let us know how this farming model works!     Crop farmer earns, not a dairy farmer!   An Indian-origin cow is not only about A2 milk, but also the quality of dung and urine they produce. A freely grazed Indian cow’s dung is full of beneficial microbes, which can be augmented by using nutrient supplements like jaggery. With some more additions, this becomes excellent manure ...

                       Animal husbandry and livestock sectors are critical for the rural livelihood and economic development of the country. Among the livestock species, the pig finds an important place as it is reared by socio-economically weaker sections of the society. Pig farming in India is one of the lucrative and profitable livestock businesses. Benefits of Pig farming The investment cost is usually low and is mainly focused on buying equipment and building shelter houses.   As compared to other livestock animals, pigs generally grow faster. They have a higher feed-to-meat conversion efficiency. Pig meat is one of the tastiest and nutritious meat. They can convert all types of inedible feeds, forages, certain grains byproducts obtained from mills, damaged feeds, meat byproducts, garbage, etc. into valuable, nutritious, and delicious meat. The ratio of total c...

The way domestic cattle are used for milk production has been changing during the last decades. New biotechnologies have been created and applied to the cattle industry to increase the efficiency of dairy production systems. Among these technologies are those involved in assisted reproduction.     Assisted reproductive technology (ART) includes medical procedures used primarily to address  infertility . When used to address infertility, ART may also be referred to as fertility treatment.  ART mainly belongs to the field of  reproductive endocrinology and infertility . ART may also be used in  surrogacy  arrangements, although not all surrogacy arrangements involve ART . The ultimate aim of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is to birth healthy offspring and desired offspring. This subject involves procedures such as Embryo Transfer  (MOET), in vitro fertilization (IVF), cryopreservation  of gametes or embryos,  Sexed Semen Te...

Managing a professional dairy farm that gives good ROI is not that easy. Many entrepreneurs are entering into the dairy business, If you are planning to start a scalable Dairy business,  It requires a massive investment in time and money as well as education and expert knowledge of the market. A cattle farmer has to always be prepared for the inevitable challenges faced by the industry today. Devotion and dedication to livestock health  and farm maintenance as well as honing business and marketing skills are all necessary for cattle production. Here are 10 major focus area that will ensure a profitable business: With so many areas to consider, it may seem overwhelming or like it takes the fun out of your dream in the first place. Fortunately today we have many service providers, experts, and cattle managers that can guide us to success. We’ve assembled some helpful pro tips from the industry’s finest to help encourage and support your Dairy Business.  1. CHOOSE YOUR ...

This article is written for the benefit of farmers and dairy farm entrepreneurs by Pashushala.com image source:  https://www.pexels.com GST is mandatory for businesses with turnover exceeding ₹40 lakhs (₹10 Lakhs for North-Eastern and hill states). If you are planning for a bigger project, it is recommended to consult online GST platforms like ' cleartax.in ' or 'GST experts' or 'charted accountant (CA)' for the registration process. Coming to FSSAI, it is recommended to register as a "company" and under "FSSAI" if your dairy farm's milk production is greater than 500 litres per day or if the annual turnover is up to ₹12 Lakhs. The registration will also be helpful for future expansions. For more details check here:  https://www.cbic.gov.in/ Let us delve into FSSAI: 1)      FSSAI Food License Eligibility 2)      Information & Documents needed     3)      FSSAI – Food License Registration Procedure ...