A Novel Method of Understanding and Identifying Feeding Management Problems in Dairy Cows

There has been a considerable increase in the number of exotic dairy cows in the country through crossbreeding program. Although the increasing number of exotics cows have brought several benefits, it was envisioned that there is a disparity between feeding management and cows' genetic merit. The discrepancy was evidenced by the low milk production from genetically merit cows wherein it believes that reasons are associated with ignorance and lack of knowledge on managing modern dairy cows. Therefore, a novel approach to identifying dairy cows' problems related to feeding management was introduced for Bhutanese farmers. Under this concept, four noble truths are used to educate farmers on the causes of problems and provide solutions for them. Further, to create awareness of body condition score as a key management tool in feeding dairy cows.