Intervención Técnico-Productiva en un Sistema de Producción Lechera en La Finca Lago Claro y Establecimiento de Recursos Forrajeros en La Granja Experimental Villa Marina.

Abstract

The first chapter of this paper focuses on the evaluation of the dairy production system at Finca Lago Claro in Sabanalarga, Atlántico. Throughout this internship, various aspects related to the milking process, production indicators, and the reproductive performance of recipient cows were analyzed. The farm has a production system consisting of 200 animals, of which 129 are females in production and 71 are in the dry period. The activities carried out included weekly milk checks, health checks, and reproductive evaluations, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement and optimizing the technical management of the system. The results obtained showed variations in individual milk production, with averages close to 9 liters/cow/day per milking in the morning, which can be deduced to be within the expected ranges for tropical production systems. However, some recurring health problems were evident, such as mastitis, metritis, retained placenta, and foot lesions, which affected the productivity and welfare of the herd. These conditions are directly related to the initial state of the milking area, which was carried out on a dirt floor, generating mud accumulation and increasing the risk of foot lesions and mastitis. The implementation of Good Livestock Practices, such as moving milking to an area with a concrete floor, represented a significant advance in terms of hygiene and animal welfare. In the reproductive sphere, two protocols for synchronization and embryo transfer were carried out, achieving acceptable pregnancy rates.