[India]

Loss of feathers in layer chicken can be due to a natural process or due to other reasons.

It could be due to any of the following reasons:

1. Natural feather loss – Moulting and broodiness

2. Managemental causes – Poor ventilation, too much lighting, overcrowding, stress, rough handling etc

3. Cannibalism – feather pecking (proper debeaking solves it)

4. Nutrition and health- Deficiency of protein, biotin, Mn, Zn, Vit B2, B12. Vit A etc

External parasites (mites, lice)

If the reason for feather fall is not moulting or broodiness, Identify the possible cause and treat accordingly.

-Dr Malathi

[India]

Good try all of you

Dr Malathi

[Abdussamad]

Nutrition is the backbone of an appreciable poultry farm output.

[Dr Shabir]

deficiency and excess of any nutrient like protein, specific amino acids, vitamins minerals, essential fatty acids has effect. balance of nutrients is required .

[Dr Shabir]

required age and weight gained,

pecking and mounting behavior ,

bright red well developed comb and wattles,

well developed testicles with semen filled,

physically active and fit

[Dr Shabir]

due to short span of life almost 32-42 days

[DIEGO ISRAEL]

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[Muhammad Ahmad]

Dairy farming is a complex business that requires a holistic approach to be successful and sustainable. The best practices focus on three key areas: animal health and welfare, efficient and hygienic production, and environmental responsibility.

​1. Animal Health and Welfare

​The health and well-being of the cows are paramount to the success of a dairy farm.

• ​Comfortable Housing and Environment: Provide clean, well-ventilated housing with comfortable, non-slip flooring and adequate space for cows to move, lie down, and stand up freely. Proper bedding and regular manure removal are essential to prevent diseases and ensure hygiene.

• ​Optimal Nutrition: Ensure cows have access to a sufficient and high-quality diet tailored to their age, stage of lactation, and production level. This includes a mix of forages and concentrates, with a focus on fresh, clean feed. Provide unlimited access to clean water.

• ​Disease Prevention and Management: Implement a robust herd health program, including vaccinations, routine health checks, and a plan for promptly treating sick or injured animals. Keep detailed records of animal health and production to identify and address issues early.

• ​Low-Stress Handling: Handle cows in a calm and compassionate manner. Positive interactions with handlers reduce stress, which can positively impact milk production and animal welfare.

• ​Breeding and Genetics: Implement a breeding program that focuses on improving herd genetics for milk production, disease resistance, and other desirable traits.

​2. Efficient and Hygienic Production

​Maintaining high standards of hygiene and efficiency is critical for producing high-quality milk and ensuring profitability.

• ​Milking Hygiene: Before milking, wash and dry the teats thoroughly. Use clean equipment and milking parlors. Regularly inspect milking machines to ensure they are working correctly and not causing udder injury. Monitor cows for signs of mastitis.

• ​Milk Storage and Cooling: Immediately cool milk to the proper temperature (between 34°F and 39°F / 1°C and 4°C) after milking. Store it in a clean, sanitized bulk tank to prevent bacterial growth and maintain quality.
• ​Waste Management: Have a plan for managing and utilizing the large amounts of manure produced. Manure can be used as a valuable fertilizer to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Anaerobic digesters can be used to convert manure into renewable energy (biogas) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

​3. Sustainable and Profitable Farming

​Modern dairy farming requires a focus on sustainability and profitability to thrive in the long term.

• ​Resource Efficiency: Use water and energy efficiently. This can include recycling water from the milking parlor for cleaning and integrating renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines to power the farm.

• ​Soil and Land Management: Employ practices like rotational grazing and planting cover crops to maintain soil health, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon.

• ​Financial Management: Continuously monitor and analyze farm costs and revenue. Optimize feed costs, manage replacement heifer inventories, and explore additional income sources like selling excess forage or stock.

• ​Traceability and Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records of everything from animal health and production data to feed sources. This ensures the traceability of products, helps identify trends, and allows for data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and profitability.Dairy farming is a complex business that requires a holistic approach to be successful and sustainable. The best practices focus on three key areas: animal health and welfare, efficient and hygienic production, and environmental responsibility.
  ​1. Animal Health and Welfare
  ​The health and well-being of the cows are paramount to the success of a dairy farm.
  ​Comfortable Housing and Environment: Provide clean, well-ventilated housing with comfortable, non-slip flooring and adequate space for cows to move, lie down, and stand up freely. Proper bedding and regular manure removal are essential to prevent diseases and ensure hygiene.
  ​Optimal Nutrition: Ensure cows have access to a sufficient and high-quality diet tailored to their age, stage of lactation, and production level. This includes a mix of forages and concentrates, with a focus on fresh, clean feed. Provide unlimited access to clean water.
  ​Disease Prevention and Management: Implement a robust herd health program, including vaccinations, routine health checks, and a plan for promptly treating sick or injured animals. Keep detailed records of animal health and production to identify and address issues early.
  ​Low-Stress Handling: Handle cows in a calm and compassionate manner. Positive interactions with handlers reduce stress, which can positively impact milk production and animal welfare.
  ​Breeding and Genetics: Implement a breeding program that focuses on improving herd genetics for milk production, disease resistance, and other desirable traits.
  ​2. Efficient and Hygienic Production
  ​Maintaining high standards of hygiene and efficiency is critical for producing high-quality milk and ensuring profitability.
  ​Milking Hygiene: Before milking, wash and dry the teats thoroughly. Use clean equipment and milking parlors. Regularly inspect milking machines to ensure they are working correctly and not causing udder injury. Monitor cows for signs of mastitis.
  ​Milk Storage and Cooling: Immediately cool milk to the proper temperature (between 34°F and 39°F / 1°C and 4°C) after milking. Store it in a clean, sanitized bulk tank to prevent bacterial growth and maintain quality.
  ​Waste Management: Have a plan for managing and utilizing the large amounts of manure produced. Manure can be used as a valuable fertilizer to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Anaerobic digesters can be used to convert manure into renewable energy (biogas) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  ​3. Sustainable and Profitable Farming
  ​Modern dairy farming requires a focus on sustainability and profitability to thrive in the long term.
  ​Resource Efficiency: Use water and energy efficiently. This can include recycling water from the milking parlor for cleaning and integrating renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines to power the farm.
  ​Soil and Land Management: Employ practices like rotational grazing and planting cover crops to maintain soil health, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon.
  ​Financial Management: Continuously monitor and analyze farm costs and revenue. Optimize feed costs, manage replacement heifer inventories, and explore additional income sources like selling excess forage or stock.
  ​Traceability and Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records of everything from animal health and production data to feed sources. This ensures the traceability of products, helps identify trends, and allows for data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and profitability.

[Muhammad Ahmad]

The best temperature for storing cow milk is between 34°F and 39°F (1°C and 4°C). Maintaining milk within this cold range is crucial because it significantly slows the growth of bacteria that cause spoilage. When milk is stored at temperatures above 40°F (4.4°C), bacterial growth accelerates, leading to a sour taste and curdled texture.

​Humidity isn’t a primary concern for milk itself since it’s typically stored in sealed containers. However, for a cold storage room where milk is kept, a relative humidity between 80% and 90% is ideal. This level helps prevent the milk packaging from drying out and maintains the quality of the products stored inside. High ambient humidity can accelerate the spoilage of food products, including milk, especially if the container isn’t sealed properly, as it encourages bacterial and fungal growth.The best temperature for storing cow milk is between 34°F and 39°F (1°C and 4°C). Maintaining milk within this cold range is crucial because it significantly slows the growth of bacteria that cause spoilage. When milk is stored at temperatures above 40°F (4.4°C), bacterial growth accelerates, leading to a sour taste and curdled texture.
​Humidity isn’t a primary concern for milk itself since it’s typically stored in sealed containers. However, for a cold storage room where milk is kept, a relative humidity between 80% and 90% is ideal. This level helps prevent the milk packaging from drying out and maintains the quality of the products stored inside. High ambient humidity can accelerate the spoilage of food products, including milk, especially if the container isn’t sealed properly, as it encourages bacterial and fungal growth.

[Muhammad Ahmad]

Yes

[Muhammad Ahmad]

Nice

[Muhammad Ahmad]

Good

[India]

good

[India]

👍

[Fatma AbdellatifTaha Ahmed]

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