Increasing production of milk through goat farming is a crucial aspect and here are key points described as under.
Milk producing goat breeds: Many goat breeds including Alpine, Saanen, LaMancha and Toggenburg are specifically designed for milk production.
For optimal milk production, a balanced diet that includes high-quality hay, grains, and minerals is essential.
It should be mentioned here that goats typically produce milk for 10-12 months, with peak production during lactation cycle occurring around 4-6 months after kidding.
The frequency of production of milk can be increased by 10 to 15 percent by milking a goat twice a day.
It holds key importance to adopt proper milking technique to avoid injuring the udder and teats.
It is vital to maintain a clean milking environment and equipment for prevent bacterial growth and contamination.
To address any issues affecting milk production, it is of key importance to conduct regular health checks.
For optimize farm management, it is vital to keep accurate records of milk production, feeding and breeding.
Genetics, management practices and quality of feed is very important in milk production and the cost of acquiring some of this goats is a major constraint to why goat milk production is not common…
