If your family owned a dairy farm, what measures would you undertake to improve the quality and quantity of milk production?

Explanation

Milk yield is primarily dependent on the quality of breeds in the farm. Selection of good breeds having high yielding potential (under the climatic conditions of the area), combined with resistance to diseases is very important. For the yield potential to be realised the cattle have to be well looked after - they have to be housed well, should have adequate water and be maintained disease free. The feeding of cattle should be carried out in a scientific manner - with special emphasis on the quality and quantity of fodder. Besides, stringent cleanliness and hygiene (both of the cattle and the handlers) are of paramount importance while milking, storage and transport of the milk and its products. Ensuring these stringent measures would of courses, require regular inspections, with proper record keeping. It would also help to identify and rectify trh problems as early as possible. Regular visits bya veterinary doctor would be mandatory.