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State the objective with which a dairy farm is set up. Describe the essential steps to be followed for dairy farm management.

The objective with which a dairy farm is set up is to increase yield and improve quality of milk.

The essential steps to be followed for dairy farm management are:


i) Selection of good breeds having high yielding potential.


ii) Selection of breeds resistance to diseases.


iii) Provision of adequate water.


iv) Maintenance of disease free breeds.


v) The feeding of cattle carried out in a scientific manner .


vi) Maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene.


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