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2017
Dairy production and technology
exports include advanced and
computerized milking and
feeding systems, cooling systems
which reduce heat stress on
cows, embryos for transplant,
milk processing equipment,
consultancy services, as well as
joint international
project development
Fact & Figures
Dairy Cows in Israel:
125,000
Production averages per cow:
Milk-production:
12,083 Kg
Fat content:
3.64% - 440 Kg
Protein content:
3.27% - 395 Kg
Total milk production in 2014:
1,455 million liters cows milk
11.2 million liters sheep milk
15.9 million liters oat milk
Israeli cows produce the highest amounts of milk per animal in the
world: up to 13 tons a year, 10% more than in the U.S. and almost
50% more than in Germany (Bloomberg News).
Reproduction and Breeding
Most of the Dairy cows (90%) are registered in the Israeli Holstein
Friesien Herdbook of the I.C.B.A.(Israel Cattle Breeders Association).
Insemination is provided, guided by the database compiled over
the years. The Holstein Friesien black & white cow is recognized
as the most efficient milk producer in respect of total yearly milk-
production in liters, fat and protein per kg.
Feeding
Because of the lack in natural resources,difficult climate and intensive
farming, much attention is given to correct feeding of the cow. It
is essential to provide the animal a constant & well-balanced feed
ration, which provides all her requirements throughout the year.
Based on reliable on-line feed ingredient analysis, computer cost/
benefit calculated feed rations are provided in such a way that the
animal can efficiently produce milk.
Equipment and FarmManagement
The Israeli dairy farmer incorporates all modern equipment,improving
the overall performance of the systems. International equipment
manufacturers use Israeli test farms as beta-site for the development
of their equipment in close collaboration with local farmers. Israeli
companies have developed manufactured “high-tech” computer
based management systems and dairy equipment that are sold
worldwide.Close control of the many production variables enables
the farmer to follow the “performance” of each individual cow.
Planning and Engineering
Much attention is given to the design and establishment of the
production environment adapted to the needs of cows and farmers.
Reducing the“heat stress”on the cow,with active evaporative cooling
systems and well-designed animal housing structures have an
enormous positive impact on the production level (milk yield).
Future Developments
The larger production units operate at lower costs and can implement
more advanced technologies / systems,which are out of the reach of
small farmers.Buying services for private small farms frommore cost
effective units is economically feasible.However in Israel some groups
of farmers have organized themselves into farmer’s co-operatives
supplyingmany basic and professional services tomember farmers.This
has developed into“Integrated Dairy Production Developments”and
leads to the establishment of“CentralizedMulti-FarmDevelopments”.
Israel and Dairy Farming in Hot Climates
The Israeli dairy industry can provide first class,proven know-how &
design,technology,equipment,genetic material,etc.as the basis for
the establishment / upgrading of the dairy industry in other countries
especially with similar climatic conditions. On farms in Asia and in
Africa, where Israeli ideas/systems have been implemented, cows
achieved far higher production levels than before.Milk quality also
improved,thus increasing shelf life of the dairy product.More attention
should be given to “heat stress” reduction, to correct feeding and
feeding practices, to the animal housing/production environment
and to the implementation of a modern dairy management package.
Source: Israeli Dairy Board