Dairy farming blog

Practical, sourced guides for dairy farmers: milk yield, feed, health, breeding and farm money.

How to Start a Low-Budget Dairy Farm: Shed Size and Layout

Start with a few animals and a simple open-sided shed. Standing space per cow, the size of every area, and where a low-budget build can and cannot cut costs.

11 October 20268 min read

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Animal health

Lumpy Skin Disease in Cows and Buffaloes: Signs and What to Do

Fever, firm lumps in the skin and a drop in milk. What WOAH and DAHD say to look for, and what to do on your farm now.

4 October 20264 min read

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Farm money

Cost of Milk Production Per Litre: How to Work It Out

Total monthly cost divided by litres milked. How to count feed, labour, vet bills and idle animals, with two NDDB ration examples.

4 October 20264 min read

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Feed and milk quality

Low Fat in Milk: Causes and Fixes for Cow and Buffalo Owners

NDDB names five causes of low fat and four of low SNF. Most can be checked in your own shed this week.

3 October 20263 min read

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