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  ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)

Polyherbal feed supplement for Improving Dairy Productivity and Milk Quality

Background:

The dairy industry faces multifaceted challenges towards enhancing dairy productivity performance and milk quality due to multiple factors, such as inadequate nutrition, stress, and poor management practices in livestock. Traditional solutions, like synthetic feed additives and antibiotics, often fail to offer long-term, sustainable solution. Moreover, their overuse could lead to critical issues like antimicrobial resistance or harmful residues in milk. This technology seeks to fill this gap by introducing a polyherbal formulation that naturally boosts milk production, improves its quality besides taking care of overall health and wellbeing of animals. The technology is intended for use by dairy farmers, from small-scale to large-scale operations. It is expected to benefit millions of dairy animals worldwide, offering improved economic returns for farmers while enhancing the nutritional value of milk for consumers after due contemplation to the core principles of “One Health”.

Technology Details:

The Polyherbal Formulation for Improved Dairy Productivity and Milk Quality offers a natural, sustainable solution to the challenges faced by the dairy industry. By combining traditional herbal ingredients known for their beneficial effects on livestock, this formulation enhances milk yield, improves quality, and supports overall animal health. The unique feature of this innovation lies in its blend of multiple herbs, which work synergistically to regulate metabolism, reduce stress, and strengthen immune function in dairy animals. Unlike synthetic additives, the polyherbal approach avoids harmful residues and promotes long-term health benefits for both the animals and the consumers of their milk. The formulation is cost-effective, easy to integrate into existing farming practices, and provides an eco-friendly alternative to conventional feed supplements and antibiotics.