Cow farming means ‘raising highly milk productive cows commercially for milk and other purposes’. It’s a part of agriculture or animal husbandry. 

Important things for Starting Cow Farming 

Selection of Breed

Consider your local weather, facilities and investment amount while selecting breeds for cow farming business. Some famous cow breeds are Gir, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Ayrshire, Holstein, Jersey etc.

Housing facility for cows

For keeping cows healthy, productive and disease free good shelter is very important. Provide required space depending on the size of cows.

Feeding facility for Cows

Feeding good quality nutritious food with green fodder and an adequate amount of clean and fresh water is the most important part of cow farming. 

Breeding

Dairy animals will breed easily if you keep a good ratio of males and females in your flock. You can also consider artificial insemination for breeding.

Caring & Other Management

Vaccination is mandatory to keep cows free from all kinds of diseases. Always keep stock of essential medicines and keep in touch with the vet. Keep the cow habitat clean and bathe them regularly.

Milking

Select a calm and clean place for milking your cows. You can milk either by machine or by hand depending on the size of your cow.

Marketing

Set your marketing strategies before starting this business. You can contact any company or sell your product in the local market.