Question

Write a short note on national requirement of dairy animals

Answer 1

Answer:

There are large cattle and buffalo populations in the Asian region.  In most countries the indigenous stock is mainly used for draught and meat.  However, in India and Pakistan some indigenous breeds have been selectively bred for improved milk production.

In most of the countries in the region, programmes have been undertaken for the crossbreeding and upgrading of the indigenous cattle with temperate breeds to obtain higher milk production.  Some countries have resorted to large scale importation of pure-bred temperate cattle for the same purpose.

It is observed, however, that adequate attention is not being given to proper feeding of dairy animals.  Thus they are not producing what they could (i.e. the full genetic potential for milk production is not  expressed).  This is shown by the higher levels of production in well managed herds than in poorly managed herds with the same type of animals.

Adequate attention, therefore, should be given to the proper feeding of dairy animals to obtain best results.

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