Sustainable Nutrition Management Of Dairy Cattle In Intensive Systems
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Sustainable Nutrition Management Of Dairy Cattle In Intensive Systems
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Author : Michel A. Wattiaux
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Sustainable Nutrition Management Of Dairy Cattle In Intensive Systems written by Michel A. Wattiaux and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Achieving Sustainable Production Of Milk Volume 3
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Author : Jan Hultgren
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Release Date : 2017
Achieving Sustainable Production Of Milk Volume 3 written by Jan Hultgren and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Animal health and welfare are of major importance in dairy farming. This collection looks at the key issues affecting dairy herd welfare as well as ways of optimising dairy cattle nutrition. It also reviews ways of detecting, preventing and managing diseases affecting dairy cattle.
Sustainability In Ruminant Livestock
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Author : Pramod Kumar Rout
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-01-20
Sustainability In Ruminant Livestock written by Pramod Kumar Rout and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-20 with Science categories.
This book presents a concept for implementing a mass balance approach toward developing an effective eco-friendly, livestock farming system independent of external energy input. In this context it describes a modern, integrated farming system, and includes comprehensive technical information explaining the design and evaluation of manure management systems, and modeling and operational tools. It first discusses the mass balance operating process, highlighting the difference between imported and exported mass across the farm boundary. Estimating mass balance can provide critical information for (comprehensive) nutrient management planning and for managing the movement of nutrients and manure. It then explains the estimation of whole-farm P mass balance using a suitable model system. The subsequent chapters provide updated information on management aspects of livestock-farming and generation of multiple job opportunities, and also explore various aspects of livestock farming operational protocols like housing and management; nurture of rams, ewes and lambs, new born calves and heifers; care of buck, doe and kid- nutrition flushing; concept zero grazing-systems; disease control and management; integrated goat farming; and crop-livestock integration. Further, the book addresses crop-livestock integration; energy autonomy in cattle farming; value added biopharmaceuticals from cattle farming; CAPEX for cattle farming; concepts of cattle farming; detrimental effects of the industry; topographic and edaphic factors, and thermal stress on livestock growth and development; socioeconomic development; and water requirements for livestock. The book concludes with the most important issue in the field of agriculture and veterinary science: “Livestock Farming with Care,” describing sustainable, eco-friendly livestock farming by highlighting issues like animal feed vs. human food; agricultural GDP vs livestock, and factors affecting the sustainability of livestock farming. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and students alike, and will also appeal to practitioners in the field of livestock.
Advances In Sustainable Dairy Cattle Nutrition
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Author : Alex Hristov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Advances In Sustainable Dairy Cattle Nutrition written by Alex Hristov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.
Achieving Sustainable Production Of Milk Volume 1
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Author : Nico van Belzen
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Release Date : 2017
Achieving Sustainable Production Of Milk Volume 1 written by Nico van Belzen and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book provides a detailed review of current research on key components and quality traits of milk as well as ways of measuring milk quality. It then discusses genetic factors affecting these traits and how they can be used to improve breeding of dairy cows.
Achieving Sustainable Production Of Milk Volume 2
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Author : Nico van Belzen
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Release Date : 2017
Achieving Sustainable Production Of Milk Volume 2 written by Nico van Belzen and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Safety remains a key issue for the dairy industry. This book reviews current research on understanding and managing pathogens in dairy farms. It also discusses more recent concerns about the environmental impact of dairy farming and ways it can be made more sustainable, including in developing countries.
Dairy Cattle Management
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Author : Bethany Crawford
language : en
Publisher: States Academic Press
Release Date : 2021-11-16
Dairy Cattle Management written by Bethany Crawford and has been published by States Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Cattle cows which are bred commercially for the production of milk are known as dairy cattle. Management of such cattle includes hygienic conditions for breeding, dietary regulations, disease management, etc. It can be divided into intensive and extensive management systems. Intensive systems aim to maximize the production per cow in a particular herd. This involves providing the cows with adequate nutrition, housing of the cows, etc. Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and strength of the cattle. It also directly impacts the milk production and reproduction performance. In extensive dairy cattle management systems, the cattle is left open on the pasture. They are milked multiple times in a day. Some of the other factors considered in cattle management are infertility and diseases such as mastitis, lameness, among others. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of dairy cattle management. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.
Sustainable And Environmentally Friendly Dairy Farms
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Author : Santiago García-Yuste
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-05-20
Sustainable And Environmentally Friendly Dairy Farms written by Santiago García-Yuste and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-20 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Dairy Farms presents an innovative environmental proposal. While chiefly focusing on dairy farms, the environmental solution it describes is applicable to the entire livestock sector. The book is divided into five chapters, the first of which addresses the carbon footprint of dairy farms. Chapter two provides an overview of the animal production system, focusing on the physiology of the ruminant stomach and the greenhouse gases emitted by dairy cows. In turn, the third chapter covers dairy farm systems, explaining both intensive and extensive husbandry systems. The book’s final two chapters present the-state-of-art in CO2 capture, and describe a new and innovative CO2-RFP strategy. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to chemists, biologists, biotechnologists, and researchers active in agriculture and food-related areas, as well as those working in the food and dairy industry.
Feeding Dairy Cows In The Tropics
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Author : Andrew Speedy
language : en
Publisher: Daya Books
Release Date : 1998
Feeding Dairy Cows In The Tropics written by Andrew Speedy and has been published by Daya Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
The book review the various milk production system according to agro-climate and technical, economical and sociological conditions, review new knowledge in ruminant digestion nutrition and physiology, match milk production systematic available and potential feed resources, taking into account their nutritional characteristics. The book make recommendations for the development of sustainable milk production systems based on locally available feed resources. Contents Chapter 1: Medium Terms Outlook for Dairying in the Developing Countries by W Krostitz, Chapter 2: The Lactating Cow in the Various Ecosystems: Environmental Effects on Its Productvity by H D Johnson, Chapter 3: Physiological Constraints to Milk Production: Factors which Determine Nutrient Partitioning, Lactation Persistency and Mobilization of Body Reserves by Y Chillard, Chapter 4: Influence of Nutrition on Reproductive Performance of the Milking/Gestating Cow in the Tropics by K H Lotthamer, Chapter 5: The Role and Mechanisms of Genetic Improvement in Production Systems Constrained by Nutritional and Environmental Factors by O Syrstad, Chapter 6: Matching Livestock Systems with Available Resources by T R Preston, Chapter 7: Nutritional Characteristics of Tropical Feed Resources: Natural and Improved Grasslands, Crop Residues and Agro Industrial by Products by M Chenost and R Sansoucy, Chapter 8: Feeding Strategies for Improving Milk Production of Dairy Animals Managed by Small Farmers in the Tropics by R A Leng, Chapter 9: Feeding Riverine Buffaloes for Milk/Dual Purpose Production by A M El Serafy, Chapter 10: Feeding Swamp Buffalo for Milk Production by S Khajarern and J M Khajarern, Chapter 11: Future Prospects for Fodder and Pasture Production by A Aminah and C P Chen, Chapter 12: Forage and Legumes as Proteing Supplements for Pasture Based Systems by F A Moog, Chapter 13: The Development of Dairy Farming in Thailand by S Pichet, Chapter 14: Milk Production Systems Based on Pasture in the Tropics by Roberto Garcia Trujillo, Chapter 15: Dairy Production in the Semi Arid Rangelands of West Africa by Modibo Traore, Chapter 16: Feeding Systems and Problems in he Indo Ganges Plain: Case Study by V C Badve, Chapter 17: Feeding Dairy Cattle in Tropical Region of China by Cheng Naging, Chapter 18: Milk Production Systems in Tropical Latin America by J I Restrepo, E Murgueitio and T R Preston, Chapter 19: Restricted Suckling in Dual Purpose Systems, Chapter 20: Heifer Rearing in the Tropics by J Ugarte, Chapter 21: Feeding Cows for Milk Production in the Arusha/Kilimanjaro Coffee/Banana Belt of Tanzania FAO Project: Assistance to Smallholders in Dairy Development: Case Study by L S Morungu, Chapter 22: Milk Production From Tropical Fodder and Sugarcane Residues Case Study: on Farm Research in Mauritius by A A Boodoo, Chapter 23: Training in the Development of Feed Resources by R W Froemert.
Optimal Feeding Systems For Small Scale Dairy Herds In The North West Province Of South Africa
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Author : Nonzwakazi Patience Manzana
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Optimal Feeding Systems For Small Scale Dairy Herds In The North West Province Of South Africa written by Nonzwakazi Patience Manzana and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
The North West Province (NWP) identified dairy farming as a priority as it has the potential, not only for job creation, but also as a sustainable source of high quality protein for rural communities. With the correct type of management systems, small-scale dairy farms have the potential to be economically feasible. For the purposes of this study, a small-scale dairy farm was defined as a farm which produced less than 500 litres of milk a day irrespective of the number of cows or size of the farm. The study area was Central North West Province and the study was a longitudinal observational study conducted with 15 small-scale dairy farmers from 2002-2006. Nutrition was found to be a major constraint to the production capacity of dairy cows studied. It was found that farmers were deficient in the knowledge, skills and experience required to develop an affordable and balanced feeding system based on locally available ingredients. Dairy rations were given to prevent malnutrition or starvation, rather than to increase production. It was also shown that feeding of the cattle on the farms investigated, was influenced more by availability and affordability of locally obtained feed ingredients than by planning nutrition to increase milk production. Available statistics show that there are approximately 257 000 dairy cattle in NWP, with the greatest numbers in the Central Region (175 235) and smaller numbers in the Western (59 852) and Eastern (21 873) Regions. These cattle produced approximately 230.4 million litres of milk annually (12.5% of national production) with an estimated value of R304.1 million at R1.32/l, excluding value-added products in the form of cheese, yoghurt, milk powder, and others in 2002. The method used was a longitudinal study conducted from 2002 to 2006 in three phases. In the first phase, situational analysis using participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and observation was used to outline the extent of the constraints and start to design appropriate interventions. Feeds used by the farmers for feeding dairy cows both supplements and roughage - were tested and evaluated. In the second phase, three different feeding systems were designed from the data obtained from PRA, in consultation with small-scale dairy farmers, established commercial dairy farmers, state veterinary and agriculture staff, feed manufacturers and distributors and the commodity organization (MPO) to optimize the nutrition of the dairy cows. The third phase was field testing of interventions and observations of the implementation by farmers. It was found during the PRA phase that the majority (n=9) of farmers had been in dairy farming for not more than five years, five farmers had six to ten years in dairy farming and only one farmer had 11 to 15 years in dairy farming. Dairy farming is a very highly skilled operation and farmers need to have experience and knowledge to succeed. Five years is insufficient. Therefore capacity building and training were instituted over the period 2002 to 2005. Also, 60% (n=9) of the farmers were not affiliated to any agricultural organisation, so membership of the Milk Producers Organisation was facilitated for all farmers in the study. It was also found that the cattle were not identified and neither production nor financial records were kept. Testing and evaluation of feed used showed that it was of poor quality, deficient in protein, energy and minerals and no effort was made to balance the ration. In the second phase, three feeding systems were developed form data obtained and observations during phase one. These were A: a semi-intensive farm based ration using available crops, pastures and crop residues with minimal rations purchased: B: an intensive, zero-grazing dairy system using a total mixed ration (TMR) for farmers with smallholdings of less than 5 hectares per cow and C: Traditional, extensive or dual purpose system where the calf drank from the cow until weaning and milking was done only once a day, for farmers with more than 5 ha grazing available per cow. The last was a low-input/low output system and was implemented by a majority (n=8) of the farmers. System B was chosen by two farmers and not adopted by any of the two farmers in the long run. System A was adopted by three farmers. Four farmers left dairy farming for various reasons during the study. By July 2006, the farmers had changed to commercially formulated rations or licks and the body condition score of the cows had improved. Milk production per cow did not increase, but this may have been due to the increased price of meat and the fact that a majority of the farmers were using a dual purpose system and selling calves at weaning for a very good price. It was concluded that extension officers should get extra training in dairy if there are dairy farmers in their areas as this is a very specialist type of extension. They should also work closely with veterinary services including veterinarians, animal health technicians and the health inspectors. Further research should be done to optimise the traditional model as this is relatively profitable, has a lower risk and is less labour intensive. It is probably a good way to increase food security, particularly in families when only one or two members have an income from a pension or part-time employment. The prices realised from informal sales of milk and calves can give a stable income. The community farms' should be economically evaluated in terms of each beneficiary being able to get a living wage out of the projected profits of the farm. The MPO and other stakeholders should give very specific training to new dairy farmers, based on the models that were used in this study. It is essential that framers be taught to look forward and get a pro-active attitude. They must also understand that quality, balanced rations are the key to success poor rations are expensive rations, because they result in unhealthy cows and poor production. Finally, ongoing and effective monitoring and evaluation of extension is an effective instrument for project sustainability farmers must be involved and participate in their own evaluation - extension is not all about paper work it is about measuring performance and good service delivery.