NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON DAIRY PERFORMANCE AND PROFITABILITY

F ANWAR; HN TARIQ; A USMAN; M MOBASHAR; K AKRAM; M YOUSAF; MMJ ANWAR; A MANZOOR; A RAHIM; A KHALID; M SALEEM

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v2023i1.511

Authors

F ANWAR Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
HN TARIQ Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Sciences, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
A USMAN Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
M MOBASHAR Department of Animal Nutrition, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
K AKRAM Microbiology laboratory, Institute of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
M YOUSAF Livestock Production Research Institute Bahadurnagar, Okara, Pakistan
MMJ ANWAR Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
A MANZOOR Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
A RAHIM Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
A KHALID Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
M SALEEM Institute of Agriculture Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2023i1.511

Keywords:

dairy, nutrition, milk, dietary, supplement, economic viability

Abstract

Dairy production plays a pivotal role in meeting the global demand for high-quality milk and dairy products, which are essential sources of nutrition for populations worldwide. The primary aim of the study is to find the nutritional interventions on dairy performance and profitability. This research article follows a controlled experimental design to assess the impact of specific dietary interventions on dairy performance and profitability. The study was conducted at a commercial dairy farm, and data were collected over 12 months.The study utilized 120 lactating Holstein dairy cows from the commercial herd. Cows were selected based on similar lactation stages, parity, and health status to minimize potential confounding factors. The experimental Group 1, which received the custom-blend dietary supplements, showed a significant increase in daily milk yield compared to the Control Group (P < 0.05). On average, cows in Group 1 produced 2.5 liters more milk daily. It is concluded that improved milk production and profitability, achieved without compromising health or welfare, underscores the importance of optimizing nutrition for dairy cows. These findings contribute to the evolving field of dairy nutrition and have practical implications for enhancing dairy farm sustainability and economic viability.

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