Layer farming in India is growing and India ranks 3rd in the world in egg production and 4th in broiler production. Per capita egg consumption increased from 30
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Modern dairy farming is witnessing an unprecedented paradox. On one hand, farmers are investing heavily in sexed semen, elite embryos, and imported genetics.
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Copper is an essential trace mineral required by poultry in very small amounts. According to NRC, 8 ppm copper is recommended in poultry diets, while some commercial manuals mention levels up to 15 ppm. Copper is not an expensive mineral, and therefore true dietary deficiency is rarely seen in poultry.
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In Indian conditions, broiler losses rarely happen because farmers do not work hard. They happen because management decisions are taken without understanding how the bird’s body responds to environment, feed, water, and stress. Disease is usually the final outcome, not the starting point. That is why broiler management and disease control should always be seen as one integrated system, not as two separate topics.
This schedule is designed as a preventive support system, not as a replacement for good feed, water quality, ventilation, and biosecurity. When management is average, a proper medicine schedule can significantly reduce losses and improve net profit.
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This limited period of receptivity is called estrus and rhythmic cycle of its various phases is called estrous cycle. Its is usually 21day long. Once the animal reaches puberty and starts reproductive cycling there is a repeated pattern of hormone production. Estrous cycle in cows and buffaloes are of 21 days.
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In early lactation, high-yielding dairy cows enter a state of negative energy balance (NEB) because: Milk energy output increases rapidly
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Most farmers routinely use commercial mineral mixtures without understanding what minerals their animals actually need, how much is required, or whether the product they are using is even economical. This article explains how to make mineral mixture at home for cows, buffaloes, goats and other livestock in a scientific yet practical way, suitable for Indian conditions.
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National Livestock Mission proposes to bring sharp focus on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry by providing incentives to the Individuals, for entrepreneurship development and also to the State Government for breed improvement infrastructure
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Winters are good for the growth & FCR of poultry birds. All strains whether Hubbard / Ross / Aviagen perform well because these birds are from temperate countries & well adapted to cold climates. They are developed to perform in cold climates. The second thing is the quality and availability of feed is quite good. Feed become cheaper because harvesting season has just completed after rains. Good quality toxin-free cheap feed is available all around.
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