Winter Woes for Dairy Farmers: Green Fodder Boosts Milk, Prevents Illness

• Lakhimpur Kheri farmers embrace dairy farming for income, but winter brings animal illness and reduced milk.
• State Veterinary Officer Dr. Hemant Singh advises proper winter care: protect animals from cold, keep shelters dry.
• Green fodder is crucial for animal health and milk production during winter, alongside dry fodder.
• Sow Berseem in winter; first cutting in 30-35 days provides nutritious green fodder until April-May, boosting milk.
• Plant Napier grass around fields for long-term green fodder, solving shortage and cutting dairy farming costs.

Why It Matters: Proper winter care and green fodder like Berseem and Napier grass are vital for healthy animals and increased milk production.