Off-Campus Training on Dairy Farming and Feeding Management

Off-Campus Training on Dairy Farming and Feeding Management

Date: July 1, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Ethakovil village Andipatti block

Event Details: 

1. Conducted an extension training programme on scientific dairy management and nutritional management of dairy cattle.
2. Explained the importance of balanced ration formulation based on the animal’s age, body weight, physiological status, and stage of lactation.
3. Emphasized the role of green fodder, dry fodder, concentrate mixture, mineral mixture, and ad libitum clean drinking water in maintaining optimum rumen function and milk production.
4. Discussed feeding management during the transition period, early lactation, late lactation, dry period, and pregnancy.
5. Explained body condition scoring (BCS), feed conversion efficiency, and nutritional deficiency disorders affecting productivity and reproductive performance.
6. Covered preventive healthcare measures including vaccination, deworming, ectoparasite control, mastitis prevention, and biosecurity practices.
7. Addressed farmers’ queries regarding feeding schedules, reproductive management, common metabolic disorders, and disease prevention.