Milk is a rich source of protein, and one of its key components is beta-casein. This protein exists in two genetic variants: A1 and A2. The difference lies in a single amino acid, but its effects may be significant. This distinction has prompted a growing belief that A2 milk is easier to digest, particularly for […]
India is the world’s largest producer of milk. But behind this success, dairy farmers are facing a growing threat: heat stress. As temperatures rise across the country, cows and buffaloes are producing less milk. This drop isn’t just seasonal — it’s a sign of how climate change is quietly disrupting the dairy industry. Here’s how […]
Milk is a rich source of protein, and one of its key components is beta-casein. This protein exists in two genetic variants: A1 and A2. The difference lies in a single amino acid, but its effects may be significant. This distinction has prompted a growing belief that A2 milk is easier to digest, particularly for […]
India’s dairy sector is the largest milk producer in the world, supporting millions of rural livelihoods. But behind the success story lies a growing concern: poor-quality fodder is silently fueling a surge in antibiotic use – weakening cattle, compromising milk safety, and increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance. This is how it happens. The Link […]
Milk fever remains one of the most overlooked yet economically damaging conditions affecting dairy herds across India. It typically presents itself in the early hours or days following calving, often without prior warning. A cow may appear stable immediately after giving birth, only to suddenly collapse—unable to stand, her eyes dull, muscles rigid, and milk […]
During a recent interaction with farmers in rural Maharashtra, we encountered a practice that seems efficient on the surface — feeding sugarcane leaves (the leftover remains post-harvest) to cows as a substitute for green fodder. At first glance, it feels like a frugal, resourceful solution. But dig deeper, and the hidden nutritional and health drawbacks […]
Silage is often seen as a safety net for farmers — a way to store feed in bulk and ensure green fodder access during dry months. Many farmers invest in hybrid maize, harvest it at the right stage, chop and ferment it, and then stack it in pits or wrap it in polythene to make […]
Why does the humble desi cow breeds – Gir or Sahiwal – matter more today than ever before? In a dairy world chasing volume, India’s native breeds stand tall with resilience, low maintenance, and surprising yield efficiency. Let’s unpack the real numbers and bust some long-held myths. India is home to more than 40 recognized […]
Green fodder is an essential component of the diet for dairy livestock, necessary for achieving high milk yields and ensuring sustainable dairy farming. However, challenges like scarcity of irrigated land, high labour costs, small land holdings, rising prices of conventional feeds, and natural calamities make the consistent availability of green fodder difficult, particularly in dry […]
In India’s booming dairy landscape, quantity is no longer king. Fat is! Ask any progressive dairy farmer and they’ll tell you: today, what matters most is the quality of milk — measured by Fat and SNF. These two numbers determine how much a farmer gets paid for every litre. And it’s changing the economics of […]
