Dairy Farming in India – Feeding, Breeds & Profit Guide

Dairy Farming in India – Practical Veterinary Guidance for Farmers

Dairy farming is the backbone of Indian livestock agriculture and a major source of daily income for millions of rural households. From small household dairy units to medium and commercial farms, milk production plays a critical role in food security, employment and farm-level cash flow.

However, dairy farming profitability is increasingly under pressure due to high feed costs, low milk fat, declining milk yield, repeat breeding problems, and rising disease incidence. Many dairy farmers struggle not because they lack animals, but because key management decisions related to nutrition, health, housing and breeding are often taken without proper technical guidance.

At Ali Veterinary Wisdom, dairy farming knowledge is presented from a practical, veterinary and field-oriented perspective, focused on solving real problems faced by Indian farmers. The emphasis is not only on starting a dairy farm, but on sustaining milk production, controlling costs and improving animal health over the long term.

This Dairy section covers all major areas of dairy farming, including dairy farm setup, feeding and nutrition, common dairy diseases and their prevention, cost and profit basics, and breed selection for Indian conditions. Whether you are planning a new dairy unit or managing an existing farm, the objective remains the same — healthy animals, stable milk yield and predictable income.

🦠 Cow & Buffalo Diseases

Common cow and buffalo diseases, mastitis prevention, vaccination basics, seasonal risks and practical health management for dairy farms.

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🏠 Dairy Farm Management

Day-to-day dairy farm operations including housing, hygiene, labour handling, record keeping, animal comfort, biosecurity and routine management practices.

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