Feed Additives to Improve Milk Production Efficiency of Cows

Today, every farmer is looking for ways to improve the productivity of their cattle. In order to maximise profitability from the production of cow’s milk, farmers have started using feed additives to optimise health and wellbeing of the dairy cattle.

We live in an era where science is doing wonders. Farmers today can achieve efficient milk production by in high quality genetics, but this can depend on the maintenance of high-quality rations. Research and trials prove that in order to earn more profits from cow’s milk is through optimising the feed with the right additives. With this, farmers can ensure that the milk production is profitable and optimal health of the cows is maintained.

Some of the feed additives which can be given to dairy cattle are:

v ß-carotene: Regular breeding can be helped by ß-carotene, a plant pigment that acts as a vitamin to support fertility in dairy cows. Farmers are advised to supplement ß-carotene with the regular feed. The feed given to cattle not always contains the necessary supplements. Even if they, it is present in a very small quantity. Correct supplementation leads to an improvement in cow’s fertility, health and welfare. Other advantages include more regular ovulation, better foetal health and better calf health.

v Vitamin E: Optimum levels of vitamin E improve the immune system resistance of the cattle.

v Biotin for increased milk yield: The advantages of boosting dairy cows with biotin are endless. Biotin has a proven ability to stimulate glucose synthesis in the liver, the main energy source for milk production. Giving 20mg of biotin per day to your dairy cattle will reduce the incidence of common diseases such as sole ulcers and white line diseases.

v Eubiotics: Eubiotics helps in improving gut health in monogastrics. Eubiotics is a blend of essential oil components. The essential oils stimulate animal appetite and feed consumption, and optimise the rumen environment to help feed transition management in the digestion tract. This, in turn, allows for the optimum production of milk and its protein and fat components.

Therefore, evidence suggests that the right feed additives can lead to increased animal health and wellbeing. Longevity is key for efficient milk production and lifetime performance depends on healthy cows, which depends on their diet. Poor digestibility and nutrient excretion can lead to severe losses in profitability. Starch with enzymes is also an important feed additive.

Ms.Saritha, Director of Lexington Enterprises Pte. Ltd. We are lManufacturers, Suppliers & Exporters of Animal Feed Additives & Premixes for Poultry, Livestock & Aqua sectors.