Post-Calving Care: Expert Reveals Optimal Feeding for Dairy Animals

• Animal husbandry experts emphasize special care for cows and buffaloes post-calving to prevent health issues and maintain milk production.
• Santosh Mishra, an animal husbandry friend from Sidhi, advises against feeding large amounts of salt immediately after calving due to internal injuries and risks like water retention or udder edema.
• For the first week post-calving, salt should be avoided; thereafter, a limited amount (20 grams/day) can aid digestion.
• Heavy grains, oilseed cakes, or high-salt feeds should be avoided for 3-4 days after calving, opting instead for light, easily digestible fodder and mineral mixtures.
• Pregnant animals require additional feed, especially a protein-rich diet from three to six months, and special care after the seventh month, including stopping milking to ensure future milk production.

Why It Matters: Proper post-calving and pregnancy nutrition is vital for dairy animal health and sustained milk production.