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In winter the cow eats more but gives less milk, and the calves get sick. Cold, wind and damp floors make the animal spend energy on keeping warm, so milk, fat and fertility all slip if the care is not adjusted. Here is a simple winter plan for dairy cows, and where Pyromin and Dudh Dhara fit in. For buffaloes see increase buffalo milk in winter.

Why winter lowers milk

A cow keeps her body warm by burning feed energy. When the nights are cold, the wind blows through the shed or the floor is wet, more of the ration goes to heat and less to milk. If the energy in the ration does not rise to match, yield falls and the animal loses condition. Calves and fresh cows feel the cold first, because calves have little body fat and fresh cows are already short of energy.

Shelter, bedding and floor

  • Block the cold wind, not the fresh air. Cover the windward side with a curtain or sacks, but keep the top open so ammonia and damp air can leave.
  • Dry bedding. Use dry straw, husk or a mat. Change wet bedding every day, because a wet floor chills the animal and invites mastitis and foot problems.
  • Keep the calf warmer than the cow. Give the calf a dry corner with plenty of straw, and cover it at night.
  • Sunshine in the morning. Let the herd out in the sun once the day warms up.

Feeding in winter

  • More energy, not just more grain. Raise good-quality dry and green fodder first. Add concentrate in small, frequent meals and avoid sudden big jumps, which upset the rumen.
  • Green fodder. Berseem and similar winter greens are rich in protein. Balance them with dry fodder so the dung does not turn loose.
  • Warm, clean water. Cows drink less in the cold. Give lukewarm water if you can, because low water intake cuts feed and milk.
  • Minerals every day. Use a good mineral mixture at the label dose through the winter. See mineral mixture for cows.
  • Do not let fat fall. If fat percentage drops, read how to increase milk fat.

A simple winter checklist

What to checkWhat to do
ShedBlock cold wind on the windward side, keep the top open for air.
Floor and beddingKeep it dry; change wet bedding daily.
WaterOffer lukewarm, clean water several times a day.
FeedGood fodder first, concentrate in small frequent meals.
MineralsDaily mineral mixture at the label dose.
CalvesDry warm corner, colostrum on time, cover at night.
UdderClean, dry teats before and after milking; watch for mastitis.
Fresh cowsWatch appetite and energy in the first weeks after calving.

Fix the basics first. A supplement works much better on a dry, warm and well-fed animal, and cannot replace shelter.

Calves and fresh cows

Newborn calves need colostrum soon after birth, a dry warm bed and protection from wind. A cold, wet calf catches pneumonia and diarrhoea easily. Fresh cows need extra attention because milk is rising while appetite is low. If your cow is off feed after calving, see our guide on milk fever prevention and talk to your vet.

Udder health in winter

Damp bedding and cold teats raise the chance of mastitis. Keep the floor dry, wash and dry the teats before milking, dip the teats after milking, and milk the udder completely. If milk looks watery or has clots, or the quarter is hot and swollen, call your vet at once.

Pyromin: minerals for milk and fertility

Pyromin is a chelated mineral mixture. According to its label it contains chelated trace minerals, vitamins A, D3, E and K, B vitamins, biotin, methionine, lysine, lactobacillus and yeast extract, and supports milk production, fertility, conception, immunity and feed efficiency.

Pyromin by IMN Pyrophos

Chelated minerals

Pyromin

Chelated mineral mixture with vitamins A, D3, E, K, B vitamins, biotin, methionine, lysine, lactobacillus and yeast extract. Supports milk production, fertility, conception, immunity and feed efficiency.

Dose: 10 g per adult cow or buffalo per day; calves 3 g per day.

1 kg ₹655MRP ₹1,190

Dudh Dhara: energy for milk, fat and SNF

Winter is the season when the energy gap shows up first. Dudh Dhara is a milk booster with glucogenic precursors, beta glucans and yeast extract. The product page says it supports milk, fat and SNF, positive energy balance, conception and immunity.

Dudh Dhara by IMN Pyrophos

Milk booster

Dudh Dhara

Milk production booster with glucogenic precursors, beta glucans and yeast extract. Supports milk, fat and SNF, positive energy balance, conception and immunity.

Dose: 10 to 15 g per adult cow or buffalo per day, or 200 to 250 g per 100 kg of concentrate.

1 kg ₹1,150MRP ₹1,410

Which one should you use?

Your situationStart with
No regular mineral mixture, weak heat or poor conceptionPyromin, with a balanced ration
Milk and fat falling in the cold, fresh or high-yielding cowsDudh Dhara, with enough fodder
Both low milk and mineral gapsFix shelter and feed first, then use both as a plan

Prices and pack sizes may change, so confirm on WhatsApp before you order.

Common mistakes

  • Closing the shed completely. The air turns damp and ammonia builds up. Block the wind but keep ventilation.
  • Feeding only more grain. It can cause acidosis and low fat. Raise fodder and energy together.
  • Giving ice-cold water. The animal drinks less and milk falls.
  • Wet bedding. It chills the animal and spreads mastitis.
  • Ignoring the calf. Calves feel the cold sooner than adult cows.

Frequently asked questions

How do I take care of a dairy cow in winter? Protect from cold wind with dry bedding, give lukewarm clean water, feed good fodder with enough energy, use a daily mineral mixture, keep calves dry and warm, and keep the udder clean and dry.

Why does milk fall in winter? Cold stress makes the cow use more energy to stay warm, so less is left for milk. Low water intake and wet floors add to the problem.

What should I feed a cow in winter? Good dry and green fodder first, with concentrate in small frequent meals, a mineral mixture every day and clean, lukewarm water.

What is the dose of Pyromin? 10 g per adult cow or buffalo per day, 3 g per day for calves, or 100 g per 100 kg of concentrate as a premix.

What is the dose of Dudh Dhara? 10 to 15 g per adult cow or buffalo per day, or 200 to 250 g per 100 kg of concentrate.

What is the price? Pyromin 1 kg is ₹655 (MRP ₹1,190) and Dudh Dhara 1 kg is ₹1,150 (MRP ₹1,410). Prices may change, so confirm on WhatsApp.

How can I see the full range? The IMN product guide lists each product by problem and by stage.

Milk falling this winter and not sure why? Send the breed, stage of lactation, daily feed and fodder, and the shed details on WhatsApp +91 98715 84101. Dr. Ibne Ali’s team will help you find the cause and the right dose. Ask on WhatsApp

Also read: increase buffalo milk in winter · increase milk fat · dairy feeding and nutrition · mineral mixture for cows · Pyromin · Dudh Dhara

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