MILK PRODUCTION
The quantity of milk produced is approximately 20kg per cow per day although the production may vary with different feeds and stage of lactation (early lactation, mid lactation and late lactation). Water and minerals (salt) must be available always. Some minerals cannot be offered as free lick and has to be mixed thoroughly with dairy feeds.
Also note that heifer’s production may vary compared with an older cow. On average, the following is milk production for a heifer up to a 3rd lactation cow in my farm,
- First Lactation (20 – 22kg) of milk per day.
- Second lactation (22 – 25kg) per day
- Third & future lactation (24kg and above) per day.
At 20kg per cow per day the yearly production would be approximately 7,200 kg. The average yield per cow in Kenya is estimated to be between 564 kilograms and 1000 kilograms per year.
Note that I am obtaining very good yields from my cows. Read more about my dairy farm and how I’m maximizing Production.
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Hello,i,m kenyan residing in South Africa.i,m planing to start small dairy farming in my piece of land approximate 2 acres,early next year.i would like to know the capital required if i start with 5 dairy heiefers,using the correct zero grazing method,like in South Africa whereby they use machine to milk,
Thanks alot for this information which will change life of most of us. Kind may i know the best stage to cut maize for silage making. Urgent pls. Thanking you in advance for the support.
thanks for you article.I find it encouraging becouse i have been having interest to start dairy farming in two years.Right now am saving to achieve my goal.How can one identify the suitable breed for a particular area especially Kericho, Chepseon to be precise and Can a person buy a cow and pays installments let say in 1 year?
Hi, Im in South Africa, Gauteng, currently on organic latice on a 6ha farm and thinking of extending land and converting into milk production. How many herds do I need to have to produce atleast 3000Litre of milk daily.