TANUVAS GRAND for Enhancing Milk Yield of Dairy Cattle in Karur District of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Dairy farming plays an important role in socio-economic development in India. The main thrust area is to improve milk production efficiency by better understanding the microbial interactions governing efficient nutrient utilization by ruminal microbes. A field demonstration was conducted to study the performance of TANUVAS GRAND (Gruel Rooted Additive Nourishment Drops) supplement on enhancing milk production of dairy cattle in three blocks of Karur district. 10 farmers from each block were selected for this study. The study parameters mainly focused on changes in milk production and avoidance of Sub-Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA). After supplement administration, the average milk yield from the animal was 8.72 liters/day/animal with the cost benefit ratio of 2.93, whereas without supplement, an animal yields an average of 7.36 liters/day/animal with the cost benefit ratio of 2.69. The farmer got an additional income of Rs. 30 from an animal by including the GRAND supplement in the feeding pattern of dairy cattle.