Table 3 Effect of milking frequency & method on dry matter intake and milk yield in Sahiwal cows
From: Evaluation of different milking practices for optimum production performance in Sahiwal cows
Parameters | Hand milking twice (A) | Hand milking thrice (B) | Machine milking twice (C) | Machine milking thrice (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dry matter intake (Kg/day) | 7.50 ± 0.18b | 9.30 ± 0.11a | 7.90 ± 0.15b | 9.50 ± 0.15a |
Milk yield (Kg) | 9.08 ± 0.15b | 11.50 ± 0.18a | 9.25 ± 0.21b | 11.75 ± 0.28a |