What are the management methods for dairy cattle farming in autumn?
Dairy cattle, as the name suggests, are cattle raised for milk. The original breed of dairy cattle is the yellow ox, but the appearance of dairy cattle in China is mainly black and white. Dairy cattle have strong adaptability, and their milk production is the highest among all cattle breeds, and milk is highly nutritious and contains relatively comprehensive nutrients. Only by farming dairy cattle can milk be produced. Although farming is relatively simple, a certain level of management is still required, especially in autumn. So how should dairy cattle be managed in autumn? Let's take a look below!
1. Farming environment
The farming environment is the most important. In autumn, many pathogenic microorganisms are still present. When keepers enter the barn, they must change into sterile clothing and disinfect themselves. Dairy cattle farming is different from beef cattle farming; the quality of milk is very important, and even a small problem with a dairy cow will affect milk quality. The barn should also be disinfected regularly, and disinfection should be comprehensive, for example, resting pens, exercise yards, and any place the dairy cattle can come into contact with should be disinfected. Feed troughs and water troughs used by dairy cattle should also be cleaned regularly to reduce opportunities for pathogens to invade.
2. Feeding management
Feed delivery is the key to determining milk production in dairy cattle. When feeding, we should change the feed frequently to avoid the feed being too monotonous and reducing the dairy cattle's appetite. The feed must ensure a content of roughage, because roughage is beneficial to the production of milk fat, and milk fat is the basis of milk production. Therefore, we must strictly control the composition of the feed, and when feeding, choose feed with strong palatability that dairy cattle like to eat. A small amount of baking soda can be added appropriately to the feed, which can help stimulate the dairy cattle's appetite and promote their digestive ability.
3. Increase milk production
Milk production is the key to ensuring one's own interests. If milk production is not high, naturally one's own interests will also decrease. To achieve high milk production, first of all, it is necessary to choose a good breed; some breeds are naturally low in milk production. After choosing a good breed, it is necessary to ensure that comprehensive and sufficient nutrition is provided during the farming process to promote the growth of dairy cattle. Have a correct management and feeding method, do a good job in the daily management of the barn, clean the barn regularly, and do the cleaning. What needs more attention with dairy cattle is the udder; problems with the udder will naturally have a certain impact on milk production.
4. Disease prevention and control
Disease in dairy cattle is extremely harmful to milk production, so we must do a good job in prevention. Formulate a management plan, disinfect regularly, vaccinate properly, and when abnormalities are found, check them promptly and treat them according to the symptoms. To ensure the healthy growth of dairy cattle and the production of high-quality milk, the cow's body should also be wiped once a day, which can not only keep the cow's body clean and tidy, but also promote the cow's metabolism. To enhance the cow's resistance, we should try to avoid using antibiotics during farming. Antibiotics also have a certain inhibitory effect on some beneficial microorganisms in the cow's body, which is not conducive to the growth of dairy cattle.
That's all for the introduction to the management methods for dairy cattle in autumn. When farming dairy cattle, you must pay close attention to the udder of the dairy cattle. Dairy cattle often suffer from mastitis, which is extremely harmful to milk production. The temperature and humidity of the barn should be well controlled. High temperature and high humidity are both unfavorable to the growth of dairy cattle, and will increase the incidence of disease and affect milk production. Everyone must pay special attention when farming, otherwise it will harm your own economic interests. This article is for reference only, and we hope it is helpful to everyone.