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Wheat silage is an essential feed source for livestock. Wheat silage and corn silage are the most common types of silage used for feeding cows for milk production in Israel. A dairy cow’s ration contains a significant amount of wheat silage as its primary roughage source. Since it is only produced once a year, its preparation must be of the highest quality. Making silage: Silage is made by acidifying vegetables…

Silage trailer, what is recommended for me? Which silage trailer would you recommend for me? This is a question we hear from dairy farmers around the world. A good, reliable one can serve the farm for many years. What is a good silage trailer? Silage trailers are agricultural trailers used to transport silage, a form of green forage which is chopped and stored in a way that preserves its nutritional…

Dairy farm tour in Israel, a window to the life of Israeli Dairy farmer A dairy farm tour in Israel offers a unique window into the life of an Israeli dairy farmer. These tours are a popular activity for both locals and tourists and provide an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a dairy farm and the challenges faced by farmers in the region. A dairy farm tour…

Dairy Herd Monitoring. what does it mean? Professionals involved in dairy herd management carry a lot of numbers in their heads, such as feed prices, calf numbers, and milk production per cow. Data is central to dairy management, and we spend a lot of time thinking about it. Dairy herd monitoring is about making it much more efficient to collect all that data and ensure that it works for you….

Back to Home Page Summary of the Israeli Dairy School Zoom meeting Israeli Dairy Industry and Seminar Highlights LEARN ABOUT OUR NEXT SEMINAR Learn about the Israeli dairy industry and information about our upcoming seminar in Israel. The Israeli Dairy Industry is word leading in cow production. Did you know that the average production per cow is more than 12000 literd a year? Dairy Farming Course designed especially for your…

Which Milking Parlor is Best for Your Dairy Farm? Complete Guide If you are building or expanding a dairy farm, you must decide which kind of milking parlor to use. There are several design options, each with its benefits. The choice depends on the size of the herd, the available labour at the farm, and personal preference. This is very important information for building a new dairy farm. Parallel Milking…

Important Note: The Israeli Dairy School is an educational training center for dairy professionals. We provide herd management training and feasibility consulting. We do not offer grants, loans, or financial funding for starting farms. How to Start a Dairy Farm: Costs & Modern Requirements How much does it cost to build a modern dairy farm? To start a modern dairy farm, the initial investment typically ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000…

Israeli dairy industry current market trends  By Ofier Langer The Israeli Dairy School Israeli dairy industry prides itself on being on the cutting edge, which means the industry is constantly evolving. Whether you’re a dairy farmer, a manufacturer interested in the sector, or an investor considering Israeli businesses, here’s an overview of the biggest trends. The Top Companies in the Dairy Industry Israel’s three biggest processors control 92% of the…

The Sheep and Goat Industry in Israel Haim Leibovich, PhD In Israel there are about 2,400 farmers raising small ruminants (sheep and goats), keeping a total of about 520,000 animals. These farmers can be grouped into three different sectors – the intensive, the semi-intensive, and the extensive Bedouin farmers in the country’s arid south. Table 1: Number of sheep and goat in Israel breeders, and number of heads according to…

Sheep Farming in Israel the history Sheep farming in Israel is some of the most productive in the world, with carefully developed breeds of Asaf sheep that produce high quantities of milk. This success is perhaps no surprise when you consider the history of sheep farming in Israel. In the Old Testament, Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, became a shepherd. Many other important Biblical figures, including Abraham,…