Beat the Heat: Maintain Buffalo Milk Yield This Summer

• Buffaloes are highly susceptible to heat stress due to black skin and fewer sweat glands, affecting health and milk production.
• Feed during cooler times (early morning/evening); diet should be 60% green fodder (Napier grass, Berseem, Lobia) and 40% dry fodder.
• Ensure 60-80 liters of clean, cool water daily, bathe 2-3 times, and provide airy sheds with fans/coolers.
• Supplement diet with mineral mixture, salt, jaggery, wheat flour, and mustard oil to boost energy and milk production.
• Monitor for heat stress signs; traditional remedies like ground fennel, cumin, and daily watermelon can improve digestion and hydration.