Jersey cow milk increase

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Sathiyavarsha K · Answer

To increase milk yield in a Jersey cow, focus on feeding, health, and management together. Below is a practical, proven plan.

1. Balanced Feeding (Most Important)
Daily Ration (per cow)

Green fodder: 20–25 kg
(Berseem, lucerne, maize, jowar)

Dry fodder: 5–6 kg
(Wheat straw / hay)

Concentrate feed:
 1 kg concentrate for every 2–2.5 liters of milk

Ideal Concentrate Mix (example)

Maize / Barley – 35%

Wheat bran – 30%

Oil cake (Mustard/Groundnut) – 32%

Mineral mixture – 2%

Salt – 1%

2. Mineral & Supplement Support

Milk drop is very common due to mineral deficiency.

Mineral mixture: 50–60 g/day

Common salt: 30 g/day

Calcium supplement (after calving): as per vet advice

Yeast culture / bypass fat (optional):
→ Can increase milk by 10–15%

3. Water (Often Ignored)

Clean, fresh water 3–4 times/day

A Jersey cow needs 60–70 liters/day

Less water = less milk

4. Milking Management

Fixed milking time (morning & evening)

Gentle, complete milking

Do not change milker frequently

Keep calf away during milking (after let-down)

5. Health Check

Low milk can be due to:

Worms → Deworm every 3–4 months

Mastitis (even subclinical)

Weak heat cycle or hormonal imbalance

If milk suddenly dropped → consult a vet once

6. Housing & Comfort

Clean, dry shed

Proper ventilation (no heat stress)

Regular brushing and washing

7. Natural Milk Boosters (Optional)

Fenugreek (methi) seed powder: 50 g/day

Ajwain: 25 g/day

Jaggery: 200–300 g/day (mixed in feed)