Here are the main reasons why record keeping is important:
1. Monitoring milk production
Writing down how much milk each cow gives every day helps farmers see how well their cows are doing. If a cow gives less milk than usual, the farmer can find out why and take action, like talking to the farm advisor. This helps find diseases quickly and treat the cow right away. By understanding how much milk each cow gives over time, farmers can also choose the best cows for breeding to make sure they have more cows that give lots of milk.
2. Managing health and fertility
Keeping records of cow health and fertility is important to make sure they stay healthy and give lots of milk. Farmers can track vaccinations and treatments, which helps stop the spread of diseases. Also, by tracking fertility, farmers can plan when to breed cows, making the herd more productive.
3. Optimizing feed efficiency and nutrition
Feed costs a lot of money in dairy farming. By keeping track of how much feed each cow eats and how much milk they give, farmers and their feed advisors can adjust the feed to make sure the cows get the right nutrition. This saves money by reducing wasted feed and helps cows stay healthy while giving more milk.
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