Vet varsity to study impact of herbal drugs on milk yield

Deen Dayal Veterinary University has decided to rear goats, in addition to cows, from the next fiscal to study the impact of herbal drugs on milk yield.
"On one side... Exposure of milk yielding animal to herbal drugs (will be studied). On the other hand, model farm of Sahiwal cow and Jamunapaari goat would be established," Prof K M L Pathak told reporters here today.
He said the university has set up a model herbal garden in the campus in order to encourage herbal farming, which can supplement farmers' income.
The university researchers would study the impact of herbal drugs on milk yielding cattle.

"If with the use of herbal drugs like Giloy or 'Ashwagandha' the milk yield of the cattle is enhanced, it would be a boon.
"However, if it does not increase the milk yield and animal maintains its health without suffering from any disease, it would be an added advantage," he said.

He added that farmers would be encouraged for goat keeping through stall feeding, including best use of silage (stored fodder).
Pathak said the state government has sanctioned a plan of Rs 14.5 crore for five projects, including a silage making project, since it increases the milk yield by 20 per cent.

"In the long run, a milk processing unit would also be established in the university," he added.
At first, the university would set up a semen station of goats as well as Sahiwal cows.
"Union government has also given permission to university for starting its community radio station," he added.
The university has decided to establish a farm of 100 Sahiwal cows as well as introduce B.Tech in Dairying, he added.