Study of Existing Barn and Animal Hygiene Practices in Milch Cows and Buffaloes in Sabarkantha District

This study aimed to investigate the dairy farming practices and management in Sabarkantha district. A total of 90 livestock owners were randomly selected from six villages representing the Himatnagar, Idar, and Prantij talukas, encompassing three farm size categories based on the number of milch animals: Category A (<10 Milch animals), Category B (10-20 Milch animals), and Category C (>20 Milch animals). The herd composition analysis revealed that cattle were the primary milch animals in the studied farms, with an average total herd strength of approximately 20 cattle and 5 buffaloes. Th... Mehr ...