NDDB plays a vital role through : CMP Management Practices Creating nationwide awareness on clean milk Developing awareness material Modernisation of Milk Collection System Chilling intervention at village level – BMCU Digitization – AMCU The outcome culminates into promotion of food safety, reduction in cost of production and reduction in inward cost. NDDB plays a… Continue reading Clean Milk Production (CMP)
The Sub-mission under NLM on Feed and Fodder Development aims to increase the availability of certified fodder seeds of high-yielding varieties of fodder crops for dairy farmers. Under this sub-mission, a seed production incentive of Rs. 250, Rs. 150, and Rs. 100 per kg has been provisioned for breeder, foundation, and certified seeds, respectively. NDDB… Continue reading Fodder Seed Production under National Livestock Mission (NLM)
(Component E- Productivity Enhancement through Nutritional Intervention) The objective is to improve the productivity of dairy animals, thereby enhancing the income of milk producers in the project area. Calf Rearing Programme (CRP) The Calf Rearing Programme (CRP) aims to reduce calf mortality and lower the Age at First Calving (AFC) by offering 50% subsidy on… Continue reading Animal nutrition activities under JICA-DTC
Sustainable farm Management Practices for GHG Mitigation In recent times, concerns over greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, depletion of natural resources and climate change have intensified. Ensuring the adoption of suitable farm management practices is crucial for long-term productivity, minimizing environmental impact, improving efficiency, and fostering a circular economy in dairying. To promote sustainable practices in… Continue reading Sustainable farm Management Practices for GHG Mitigation
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is emitted due to enteric fermentation in ruminant animals, resulting in wastage of 8-12% of the gross energy of feed. At NDDB’s R&D facility, the in-vitro gas production technique aids in evaluating feed ingredients and feed additives for methane mitigation. Additionally, enteric methane emissions from animals are measured using the… Continue reading Mitigating Enteric Methane Emissions
TMR is a blend of dry fodder, green fodder, concentrates and feed supplements for meeting dairy animals’ nutrient requirements in an efficient manner. NDDB is promoting two types of TMR concepts (Dry/Enriched and densified TMR, and Conventional TMR) to cater specific requirements of the region. NDDB is providing technical support to dairy cooperatives in setting… Continue reading Advocating Total Mixed Ration (TMR) Feeding
Promoting Fodder Conservation through Silage To ensure round the year fodder availability in deficit regions and seasons, preservation of green fodder in the form of silage plays a crucial role. Silage is the conserved green fodder having moisture content in the range of 65 to 70 per cent. Fodder crops rich in soluble carbohydrates are… Continue reading Promoting Fodder Conservation through Silage
Optimizing Crop Residue Management Use of combine harvesters in major cereal crops growing areas is leading to wastage of crop residues due to prevalence of burning as well as incorporation in the soil. Burning of crop residues lead to environmental pollution and loss of soil nutrients besides creating shortage of dry fodder in the country. … Continue reading Optimizing Crop Residue Management
Enhancing Green Fodder Production Green fodder is the most cost-effective source of nutrients for dairy animals and its inclusion in adequate quantities in rations economizes the cost of milk production. Wide gap in availability of green fodder is primarily due to low productivity of green fodder, poor availability of quality fodder seeds and lack of… Continue reading Enhancing Green Fodder Production
A. Area Specific Mineral Mixture (ASMM) – to improve productive and reproductive efficiency Animal rations often lack the essential minerals in required quantities needed to maintain productivity and reproductive efficiency. NDDB, in collaboration with ICAR institutes, have conducted mineral mapping in several states. Based on mineral mapping, Area Specific Mineral Mixture (ASMM) formulations have been… Continue reading Developing Feed Supplements
