Dairy Farming

Think Milk, Think FeedMix!

Dairy farming as a business requires one’s dedication and passion due to the dynamic nature of the industry.  Feedmix has the ultimate dairy stock feed range from starter to lactation. 

Dairy Farming Information

There are many breeds to select from when going into the milk business. These are Holstein / Friesian, Jersey, Guernsey and cross breds. Choosing the best livestock breeds will help to sustain the business in the long term.

Adaptability to climatic conditions

Selecting breeds or genetics suitable for the area
Tolerant to mastitis

The Dairy Feed Specifications and Feeding Rates per period

FM Feed TypeCrude Protein  %Energy (Mj/Kg)Feeding Phase periodTotal Feed Required Kg/bird
FM Dairy Calf starter meal18.0%11.07 days to 28 days Upto  2 months (60 days)1 kg/animal /day Upto 3kg/animal/day Good quality hay
FM Dairy Grower Meal16.0%10.7Upto 3 months Upto to 5 months3Kg/day/animal Upto 5kg/day/animal
FM Dairy Heifer and Bull Meal14.5%9.35 – 15 months 15 – 20 months (2 months before calving)3 kg/animal/day 4 kg /day/animal
FM Dairy Dry Cow Meal15%9.07 months pregnant to 2 weeks before calving More than 2 months before calving2kg /day/cow 1-2 kg /day/com
Dairy Maternity Meal15%9.02 weeks before calving to calvingFeed 3KG/ cow/ day Mix with  4kg of dairy lactating meal
FM Dairy  Lactation Meal 16%16%9.6Calving to end of lactation 305 day0.55kg/day/animal for every litre of milk produced plus 2kg of the meal for maintenance Good quality silage  and hay
FM Dairy Lactation Meal  17% (Pasture Balancer Meal)17%11.7  Calving to end of lactation 305 day0.5kg/day/cow for every litre of milk produced and quality improved pasture
FM Dairy Lactation Meal 18%18%11.0Calving to end of lactation 305 day0.5kg/day/cow for every litre of milk produced plus 2kg of the meal for maintenance Good quality silage  and hay
Dairy 16% Lactation Concentrate24Mixing ratio 1:1 ( Concentrate to Maize crush by weight )0.55kg/day/animal for every litre of milk produced plus 2kg of the meal for maintenance Good quality silage  and hay
Dairy 18% Lactation Concentrate28Mixing ratio 1:1 ( Concentrate to Maize crush by weight )0.5kg/day/cow for every litre of milk produced plus 2kg of the meal for maintenance Good quality silage  and hay
  • Choose the best stock feeds from Feedmix 
  • Using the right dairy feed at each stage of growth
  • Proper Calf rearing system
  • Artificial insemination
  • Bull management
  • Proper breeding management

Management of the udder health is particular importance. 

Keep the Total Bacterial and Somatic Cell counts low 

Return to oestrous pot partum  

The dairy man should very passionate about the dairy herd management 

High standard of Hygiene for the parlor, milkers and the cows

Hand milking 

Machine milking

Prevention is better than cure. Vaccination program should be followed to prevent disease outbreaks

Record total milk production, total bacterial count, somatic cell count, weights

  • Manage feed spillages to improve FCR.
  • Boundary fence
  • Wheel bath and foot baths on all entry points
  • Hand sanitizers
  • Milk recording scheme
  • Log book
  • Protective clothing

All registered milk processors.

Subscribe today