To assist poor farmers and those facing financial difficulty, the Tamil Nadu government has raised milk procurement prices. The new rate is expected to go into effect on Monday.
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Association has demanded an increase in procurement price. It also expressed concern that dairy farmers are choosing private companies over Aavin due to its lower procurement fee.
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Cost of Cattle Feed
Cattle feed is one of the major expenses for cattle producers. With rising costs associated with hay and supplements, many livestock owners are feeling the pinch.
Grazing cows require high quality forage to stay fit and healthy. If hay prices this year are high, you might want to add some grain into their diet for optimal performance.
For instance, you might supplement your hay with dry distillers’ grains (DDGS), soy hulls or corn gluten pellets if they offer an attractive price and can meet your animals’ nutritional needs. These products may be ideal for you and your animals alike if the price is right.
Determining the nutritional concentration and cost of a given feedstuff is an essential step in managing your operation’s feed budget. Not only does this allow you to assess ration quality, but it can also determine which feedstuffs provide the lowest-cost rations for your animals.
Cost of Feeding Cattle
When planning a cow-calf operation, cost of feed should be taken into account. A comprehensive understanding of total feed expenses can help producers decide whether they are optimizing profitability or need to make improvements.
Most operations track purchased hay and other feeds, but farm-raised feeds and their associated fixed and operating costs may be difficult to measure. Without this data, it’s difficult to know which changes in the operation are decreasing feed waste and decreasing expenses.
Winter feed costs are one of the largest variable costs faced by most producers each year. Fortunately, there are several options to manage them effectively. By understanding your available feed supply and where supplemental nutrients may be necessary, producers can create a plan that offers nutritional balance while keeping winter feed costs under control.
Cost of Cattle Health Care
Many producers are concerned with the rising cost of cattle health care. Whether you are raising feedlot calves, retained cattle, or calf-raising herds, having an effective program in place is essential for ensuring your herd stays healthy and productive.
Herd health costs are an integral component of total calf production expenses and can significantly impact your net farm income. Establishing a comprehensive herd health plan helps reduce disease introduction, death loss and medicine expenses.
The cost of cattle health care varies significantly between farms, depending on factors like the size of your herd, land ownership and level of investment in animal health and nutrition. A successful herd health program can be a tremendous economic boon to your operation and provide excellent returns on your investment.
Cost of Cattle Vaccination
Vaccination is an integral part of keeping cattle healthy, but for producers with limited financial resources it may not always be the best option.
A vaccination program should be tailored to each production system based on disease history, location, health status and other variables. It must also be implemented carefully so that all herd animals receive adequate protection against outbreaks of diseases or stressors.
Immunizations should be given at times of low stress to stimulate an immune response. This is especially true for pregnant cows and calves as they go through transport, weaning, and socialization with other animals.
Vaccines can be administered either intramuscularly or intranasally. Modified live vaccines (MLVs), also known as MLV, are available as either colostrum or pre-weaning vaccinations, while killed virus vaccines for nursing cows need to be boosted 2-4 weeks later for immunity induction.
