Animal Husbandry

A1 or A2 Milk: What Is Best and Safe for You?

With an ongoing debate about the nutritional value and effects of A1 and A2 milk, a bunch of companies has laid out some research findings and studies concluding with the harm induced by A1 milk while enumerating the benefits of A2 milk. Casein dominates a large part (80%) of the total protein content in milk. The milk is made up of several kinds of casein of which, beta casein is the most common. A1 beta casein is found in cows originating in the US, New Zealand, Australia, and Northern Europe, while A2 beta casein appears in the milk produced by traditional cows found in India and Africa. >>>

Animal Husbandry

Water Resources for Livestock in Kandi Tract of Hoshiarpur District

Hoshiarpur district is located in the foothills of Shivaliks in the northeastern part of the State. It has two distinct regions: Kandi tract (Sub-mountainous area) and Non-Kandi Area (Plain area). The Kandi tract includes four under-developed blocks- Bhunga, Dasuya, Hajipur and Talwara, and three relatively developed blocks- Hoshiarpur-I, Mahalpur and Garhshankar blocks.  >>>

Animal Husbandry

Udder and teat conformation- points to remember during dairy cattle purchase

Conformation traits play a major role in dairy cow selection. Among them, udder and teat conformation is evaluated with utmost care. Factors like milk yield, long productive life, development of young calves and disease condition like mastitis mostly depend on the condition of udder. Therefore, conformation of udder and teat should not be undermined during dairy cow selection. This topic explains in detail about conformation traits related with udder and teat. >>>

Animal Husbandry

Animal Welfare Practices Followed During Summer Season

Animal welfare is undertaking micro animal husbandry practices on the livestock at the farm, and is directly related to health, reproduction & production of animals under comfortable as well as animal friendly environment. Animal welfare practices have a positive effect on production and reproduction performance of dairy animals. >>>