Winter Fodder Worries Gone: Silage Boosts Milk Production, Doubles Earnings
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News18•29-01-2026, 12:35
Winter Fodder Worries Gone: Silage Boosts Milk Production, Doubles Earnings
- •Lakhimpur Kheri youth are turning to dairy farming as a profitable venture due to high milk demand.
- •Cold weather often leads to illness and reduced milk production in dairy animals, causing financial losses.
- •Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sachan emphasizes balanced nutrition for animals year-round.
- •Silage, made from fermented green fodder like maize, is a nutritious alternative to costly dry fodder, especially in winter and summer.
- •Feeding silage improves animal health, increases milk yield, provides energy, and reduces illness, making dairy farming more profitable.
Why It Matters: Silage offers a cost-effective and nutritious solution for dairy animals, increasing milk production and farmer income.
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