Vol. 10, Special Issue 10 (2021)

Author(s):
Sabin George, KS Anil, VL Gleeja, ED Benjamin, MK Muhammad Aslam and S Pramod

Abstract:
A study was undertaken to study the existing housing practices and adoption level of recommended heat alleviation measures in different types dairy farms in state of Kerala, India. The study concluded that majority of farmers in the state of Kerala provided pucca housing system to their dairy animals which was an indication of increased awareness among farmers towards adequate housing management. At the same time the level of adoption of recommended heat alleviation measures were low in all types of farms. Dairy animals are very much susceptible to heat stress and farmers may be encouraged to adopt cost effective adaptation strategies to tide over heat stress.