Happy cows, more milk

Co-workers: Capt Jagannatham and Letchumi checking out the cows at their farm in Gadek, Alor Gajah, looking for ‘cow signals’.

Milk quality has improved while production has increased 100% over the last four years, thanks to efforts to train and assist farmers in the local dairy industry.

A PAIR of droopy ears may indicate that the cow is sick. An uplifted tail may be a sign that she is suffering from pain in the birth canal. And if the cow develops shoulder bumps, then it is time the farmer checks on the feed fence or feed distance in his farm.