Milking More Profits With Mehsana Buffalo Breed
INDIA - With good management the milk yield can go up to ten litres a day
28 June 2007
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| Fat content: The milk has a fat content of 6.5 to 7 per cent. |
Buffalo husbandry is an important source of income and employment for a large number of the farmers. It is the main plank for the development of dairy industry in India, contributing a major share of total milk production.
Buffaloes occupy a prime place in the dairy economy of our country because they can adapt themselves to harsh climatic conditions, require minimal care, are generally tolerant to infections and can survive on low or poor feeding practices.
The dairy sector in the country is largely dependant on buffalo milk because of its rich fat content. Dairy farmers have always shown a preference for rearing buffaloes than cows.
Even in a herd of 10-15 cows three or four buffaloes will be usually reared as female buffaloes yield milk with a higher fat content than cows. Milk with a good fat content fetches a better price for the farmer.
Fat content
Though there are several buffalo breeds, which are reared for milk and meat, Mehsana buffaloes are mainly reared for their milk.Their milk has a fat content of about 6.5 to 7 per cent and they can yield 7-9 litres of milk in a day.
Source: The Hindu
