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Gracech forms the largest sector in the national economy. It accounts for about 24 % of the total domestic product and 37.4 % of the working labor strength. Livestock management is in a prominent position in the dairy scope of this sector. In the financial year 2022-23, it increased by 3.78 %, with 14.36 % of GDP and 62.68 % of agriculture value.
The cattle sector supports more than 8 million rural families who earn 35-40 % of their income. According to Pakistan’s economic survey, in the year 2022-23, the total price of livestock was Rs 5.6 billion.
Punjab contributes to 57 % of national cattle production in more than 70,000 acres of farms. The measure of human engagement is noteworthy, only 40 million people are involved in the upbringing of cattle in Punjab. Sindh is second, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. This vast participation of small farmers and rural families shows that dairy sector is a major industry. However, taking a look at the infrastructure shows big differences and obsolete methods. The raising of livestock is a challenge with health infrastructure differences and care of the flock, viral access to uneducated farmers and weights. Every year 30 % of calves die.
Other challenges include traditional genocide techniques, inadequate feed, lack of modern dairy farming knowledge and inadequate capital. A Yosi expert says that people who perform well in dairy farming will have to dedicate themselves to maximum development of their calves. Today’s calf, finally is tomorrow’s cow.
The calf season, which extends from January to March, is very important for the regeneration and stability of the flock. Both are essential to feed under supervision or auxiliary bracelets and cholesterom. Unfortunately, the aid at birth is rare. This can lead to fatal complications. There was a severe choice between expensive professional assistance and endangering economic damage from non -treated cattle, most farmers choose the latter.
Once the calf is born, it is necessary to feed cholesterum. This first milk provides essential nutrients and immunity to newborn calves. However, due to its high market value, it is often sold as a premium product, thus depriving the calves. This shortage of timely feeding helps the calf rate rate.
Depending on the remnants of wheat for feed and rice straw for feed due to low milk production and poor animal health. The shortage of seasonal fodder combines these challenges. This dependence on the traditional feed is a hindrance to the productivity and capacity of the flock. Newborn calves are often not provided with desired and recommended calf star feeds. Records of growth and growth are rarely intact. Experts recommend corn, soybean, canola, jaggery and the star feeds of important minerals and vitamins. It is not available for most parts for home -born and breeding calves. Lack of record capping, scientific health monitoring and calf growth statistics is a hindrance to sound planning and policy making.
The differences of infrastructure are important in health and flock care. Accessing to these educated farmers and splendor is nurturing a challenge to livestock.
Calcing health is another area where improvement is needed. Vaccination and de pesticlation system are rarely followed. This causes herds and mouth disease (FMD) and digestive system diseases. Poor conditions for housing, crowded and poor anesthesia and fraud lack make the calf more sensitive to the disease.
Maintaining harsh hygiene during calves can reduce the risk of stress and disease. To promote livestock health and milk production, ensure proper water management and clean drinking water.
Another important aspect of the upbringing of livestock is the expansion of genetic management and flocks through artificial enforcement (AI). Globally, techniques that can increase genetic traits can increase, which causes more milk production and healthy calves.
AI is more safer than animals as well as costs as it reduces the transfer of diseases. Still low use, AI has gradually adopted by progressive farming communities in Pakistan.
Modifting infrastructure and access to informed weights is a challenge in Pakistan’s rural ecosystem. Some progressive organizations have deployed their agricultural experts in selected fields where informed experts are reaching farmers with valuable advice on the latest techniques.
Massive investment in this sector can help Pakistan promote the dairy industry’s full potential. The biggest story of success is the Netherlands. The Dutch Dairy Industry is a global standard for performance, innovation and stability. An important factor of its success is a strong coordinated model, which ensures flexible infrastructure and strong measures for animal health.
In conjunction with strong government and research support, it helps to innovate in milk genetics, nutrition and stability. The Netherlands have facilitated smooth global exports from world -class logistic infrastructure, making it the second largest dairy exporter. Quality and safety regulations increase consumer confidence and competition.
Pakistan has been challenged Challen on many fronts, including the dairy industry. Despite the industry, its size and capacity, suffering from low production capacity, inadequate control of quality and obsolete methods of farming.
Supply chains and low warehouse facilities are disrupted, resulting in waste and compromise. The loss is estimated at about 15 %. Despite being the 5th largest milk producer, cheese, powder milk and other dairy products in Pakistan import $ 80 million annually. This sector needs to invest in technology, infrastructure and cold chains, enforce better rules and promote the skills you need to unlock their entire abilities.
Farmers with small landlords can benefit from access to expert advice and better veterinary services. Investment in cold storage, logistics and quality control can increase exports. Long -term growth can be ensured by sustainable ways such as better feed management and garbage recycling.
The author is a development expert with a keen interest in economic, social and current affairs. She is available at nahyan_mirza@yahoo.com.
