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To increase milk production, there are several factors to consider. Here are some strategies you can implement:

1. Breed selection: Choose breeds known for high milk production, such as Friesian or Ayrshire. Larger breeds generally produce more milk than smaller ones.

2. Age and parity: Keep a mix of mature cows (>6 yrs) and young cows for genetic improvement. Mature cows produce 25% more milk than young cows, and first lactation yields 25% less than 4th lactation.

3. Length of dry period: Ensure cows have an adequate dry period (>60d) before calving. A short dry period can result in lower milk production.

4. Condition of cow at calving: Maintain cows at a healthy body condition, neither excessively thin nor fat. This helps optimize milk production.

5. Frequency of milking: Consider milking cows 3 times a day instead of twice. Cows milked 3 times produce 10-25% more milk. Milking 4 times can also increase milk yield, but consider the extra labor and cost.

6. Farm layout: Optimize the layout of watering points, pasture paddocks, and the milking parlour. Minimize the distance cows need to walk, as excessive walking can drain energy needed for milk synthesis.

7. Disease management: Address diseases like mastitis, ketosis, and milk fever promptly, as they can affect milk production.

8. Feed and nutrition: Provide cows with a balanced diet rich in nutrients, especially protein and energy. Ensure cows have constant access to water and a good quality mineral mix.

9. Stage of lactation: Milk production is highest during the first two months after calving. Monitor and manage cows during this period to maximize milk yield.

Remember, it's important to consult with a veterinarian or dairy specialist for personalized advice based on your specific farm and cows. 🐄🥛

CHICKEN DROPPINGS

Chicken droppings are one of the most important things to check every time because you get to know whether your birds are healthy, or attacked by a disease. When you understand the type of droppings the chickens give out, you will be able to act imediately and prevent loses; a stitch in time saves nine. You need to maintain a close eye on your birds.

Types of Droppings and what they could mean.

√. Firm greyish with a chalky white top.
This is a normal poo. It can be greyish, brownish, green or black, depending on what the chicken eats. If it's in solid state with the white solid part, the poo is very normal.

√. Wattery diarrhoea
Could indicate high protein diets or kidney damage.

√. Clear or watery running droppings
Might be due to heat stress or, an infection with Infectious bronchitis .

√. Blood and mucous in stool
Coccidiosis

√. Yellow or green droppings with pasting of vent feathers
Likely caused by Fowl typhoid.

√. Greenish diarrhoea
Could be Newcastle disease.

√. Whitish pasty diarrhea
Infection with Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro disease).

√. White milky running stool
Infectious Bursal Disease

√. Yellow and foaming droppings
Worms or early signs of coccidiosis.

√. Brown diarrhea
Could be E. coli or Infectious bronchitis.

√. Worms in stool
Presence of internal parasites (worms).