Study on Management, Milk Production Level and Economic Performances of an Organic Dairy Farm in Chandpur District, Bangladesh A

Abstract

A study was designed to investigate the managemental procedure and production level of crossbred of an organic dairy cattle farm at Matlab North Upazila in Chandpur District. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the overall farm management of 90 cattle. Reports on milk production and distribution, sanitation and cleanness, feeding, heat detection, breeding, healthcare, preventive measures with such related activities were recorded per day and the nutritional parameter of milk was observed by milk analyzer. Average milk production was 11.0 liters and daily milk production was maximum in third to fourth parity. Milk from about forty five cows contains more than 3% fat and rest contains less than 3% fat. The first forty five cows were crossbred of Holstein Friesian and others were cross of Holstein Friesian and deshi cow. The study also demarcates that the conception rate is higher in natural breeding than the artificial insemination. The studies mention the schedule of vaccination and anthelmintic along with the daily activities routines of a farm. All standard parameter of feed and milk are shown and why it varies from time to time, overall this study shows how to make a farm economically profitable by maintaining proper management and good hygiene system.