Improving Feed
Even before calling Nestlé in, Milkpak Ltd. had tried to ensure that milk cows were
given fresh fodder during the summer.
Our teams are always prepared to offer practical advice. We have planted a
variety of fodder crops, which we demonstrate to farmers on field days.
We also provide training on best practices in animal husbandry. For instance,
we stress the importance of giving cattle enough water, and train farmers in hygiene and milking.
Livestock Breeding & Health
Pakistan's vast milk production comes largely from buffaloes, despite their small yield. Our
agronomists have shown that with artificial insemination we can actually triple milk production.
Yet artificial insemination is still not widely used.
In 1996, our vets and agronomists independently formed an NGO to promote artificial insemination using high quality semen.
Today, with help from Nestlé and others, they have established a training programme for inseminators, and
provide high quality imported semen at low cost to farmers.
We concentrate on preventative measures against the most common diseases that afflict cattle in Pakistan.
Farmers know that they can call on our trained vets whenever necessary.
Better Equipment
Our agricultural services staff have drawn up technical plans for cowsheds, which are provided free of charge.
Our mechanics have also developed prototypes of machines to cut fodder quickly and inexpensively.
Starting 2004, we went a step further and proposed a system of small loans for farmers who wanted to make
improvements to their farms, such as building cowsheds.
We drew up the sample specifications for a model farm to be presented to the banks disbursing the loans.
The Service even helps farmers fill out applications for loans.
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