{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Surguja dairy farmers get an expert formula to raise cow milk yield to 8-12 litres a day, says Dr. Salma Minj",
  "summary": "In Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, Dr. Salma Minj of the animal husbandry department has advised farmers to combine green fodder, a mineral mixture, regular deworming and good-breed animals, a formula under which a cow like Sahiwal can give 8 to 12 litres of milk a day.",
  "content": "Dairy farmers in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district have been given a practical set of pointers to lift the amount of milk their cows and buffaloes produce each day. The district administration and veterinary experts have laid out simple, science-based practices that, if followed properly, can make dairy farming markedly more profitable and help farmers stand on their own feet financially.\n\nWhy scientific methods matter\nDr. Salma Minj of the animal husbandry department says that relying only on old, traditional practices makes it hard to meaningfully raise milk output. According to her, four things make the real difference when combined: green fodder, a mineral mixture, timely deworming medicine, and choosing animals of a good breed. Alongside these, the use of certain pesticides has also been suggested as something that can help increase the quantity of milk produced.\n\nGreen fodder alone is not enough\nDr. Minj explains that green fodder plays a major role in boosting milk output, but feeding green fodder alone will not deliver the increase farmers are hoping for. Animals need a mineral mixture along with the green fodder on a regular basis. When cattle get this balanced combination, their overall health improves, and that improvement shows up directly as a sharp rise in milk production.\n\nDon't skip regular deworming\nTo protect animals from disease and keep their digestion working properly, Dr. Salma recommends giving deworming medicine at regular intervals. As a general rule, animals should be dewormed once every three months. Pregnant animals, however, need special care. Before giving any medicine to a pregnant animal, farmers should always consult a qualified veterinarian first.\n\nBreed decides how much milk you get\nThe success of a dairy business hinges heavily on the breed of animal being reared. Dr. Salma points out that how much milk a cow or buffalo gives depends largely on its breed, along with the care and diet it receives. Expecting a very high milk yield from animals of a local breed is not realistic, so farmers are advised to choose animals of a good breed instead.\n\nWhich breeds give more milk\nAmong buffaloes, the Murrah breed is known for its strong milk-producing capacity. Among cows, breeds such as Gir, Sahiwal, Jersey and Red Sindhi are options farmers can pick based on their needs and local conditions. Dr. Salma notes that a good breed like Sahiwal, given proper upkeep and diet, can yield 8 to 12 litres of milk a day, though actual output still depends on how well the animal is cared for and other conditions.\n\nWhat this means for you\nFollowing these practices could have a direct effect on how much dairy farmers actually earn.\n\n• Across India: Small and medium dairy farmers nationwide can raise milk yield and income from their existing animals, without buying new livestock, simply by adding green fodder, a mineral mixture and picking better breeds going forward.\n• In Surguja: Farmers in the district who switch to a breed like Sahiwal and provide proper care could get 8 to 12 litres of milk a day from a single cow, giving a direct boost to the local dairy trade.\n• Money: The modest cost of a mineral mixture and regular deworming medicine can turn into much larger profit once milk output rises.\n• Animal health: Deworming every three months protects animals from disease, but medicine must never be given to a pregnant animal without first checking with a veterinarian, or the animal could be harmed.\n• Breed choice: When buying a new animal, prioritising breeds such as Gir, Sahiwal, Jersey, Red Sindhi or Murrah improves the odds of better milk output in the long run.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who gave dairy farmers in Surguja this advice?\nDr. Salma Minj of the animal husbandry department, along with the district administration, gave farmers this advice.\n\n2. What is needed to increase milk production?\nGreen fodder, a mineral mixture, regular deworming medicine and choosing animals of a good breed are said to be necessary.\n\n3. How often should deworming medicine be given?\nAs a general rule, animals should be given deworming medicine once every three months.\n\n4. What precaution should be taken before giving medicine to a pregnant animal?\nA qualified veterinarian should always be consulted before giving any medicine to a pregnant animal.\n\n5. Which cow breed can give the most milk?\nA Sahiwal cow, given proper upkeep and diet, can give 8 to 12 litres of milk a day.\n\n6. Which buffalo breed is considered good for milk production?\nAmong buffaloes, the Murrah breed is known for its strong milk-producing capacity.\n\n7. Which other cow breeds are considered good?\nBreeds such as Gir, Sahiwal, Jersey and Red Sindhi are also known for good milk-producing capacity.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/business/gaya-roja-degi-8-12-litara-dudha-surguja-men-dr-salma-minj-ne-bataya-sahi-tarika-28319",
  "category": "Business",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-05",
  "tags": [
    "Surguja",
    "Dairy Farming",
    "Milk Production",
    "Dr Salma Minj",
    "Animal Husbandry",
    "Sahiwal Cow",
    "Deworming",
    "Mineral Mixture"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}