Fresh Milk Production from Cows in Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited.

Milk production is an essential component of Bangladesh’s livestock sector, providing millions of farmers a vital source of nutrition and income. The demand for fresh milk is steadily increasing due to population growth, rising consumer awareness about nutrition, and the expansion of the dairy industry. Despite challenges, Bangladesh has made significant progress in improving milk production through modern farming techniques, better breed selection, and enhanced dairy management.

Breeds of Dairy Cattle

The major dairy cattle breeds in Bangladesh include:

Local (Indigenous) Breeds – Less productive but highly adaptable to local conditions.

Crossbred Cattle – A mix of local and high-yield breeds like Holstein-Friesian, Jersey, and Sahiwal, producing significantly more milk.

Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited produces milk from Sahiwal because Sahiwal is the best cow in the world for fresh Milk.

Feeding and Nutrition for Milk Production

A balanced diet is essential for increasing milk production scientifically, that’s why Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited follows a balanced diet for fresh milk. Dairy cows are fed a combination of:

Green fodder (Napier, Para, and maize grass)

Dry fodder (rice straw, wheat straw)

Concentrates (wheat bran, maize, soybean meal, mustard cake)

Mineral and vitamin supplements

Water intake is also crucial, as a lactating cow requires 40-80 liters of water per day to maintain milk yield.

Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited follows the Milking Process and Hygiene Cows are milked twice daily (morning and evening). Proper hygiene is maintained by cleaning udders and milking equipment to ensure milk quality.

Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited faced Challenges in Milk Production and solved the problems through laborious nursing and scientific processes.

Diseases and Health Issues –

Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited takes special care of the cows to avoid diseases.

Milk Preservation and Processing

Dhrubotara Real Agro Limited follows the scientific process for proper cooling and storage facilities.

Fresh milk production in Bangladesh is gradually increasing with the adoption of modern dairy farming practices, better breeding techniques, and improved nutrition. That’s why, we can try to further investment in fodder cultivation, disease control, and milk processing infrastructure is needed to make Bangladesh self-sufficient in dairy production.