Protect Livestock from Changing Weather: Expert Tips for Animal Health & Milk Production

• Changing weather significantly impacts animal health, leading to diseases and reduced milk production.
• Dr. Indrajeet Verma, MVSc, Mathura, from Shivgarh, Raebareli, advises specific care for animals in different seasons.
• Winter brings cold, cough, pneumonia; summer causes heatstroke, dehydration; monsoon increases skin diseases and infections.
• Adjust animal housing and diet according to the season, including green fodder, mineral mixtures, and lukewarm water in winter.
• Maintain hygiene, ensure timely vaccination, deworming, and consult a veterinarian immediately if symptoms appear to safeguard animal health and milk yield.