In zero grazing, permanent confine cows in a shed, and bring Feed and water to the cow.
You need high yielding fodder crops ,less land,more labour, more capital, more guidance and knowledge
In zero grazing, confinement reduces exposure to external parasites like ticks
Zero grazing reduces the exposure to internal parasites like worms
No sexually transmitted diseases by controlled mating
Intensification, allows use of high yielding fodder crops like Napier Grass
More fodder per acre
More cows on the same acreage
Better calf rearing
More labour needed.
More capital needed
With your zero grazing unit, you need a high yielding diary cow.
You need sufficient space for walking, resting, and standing
Protection against sun(heat), excessive rain and wind.
Always access to water and quality feeds
Collection of urine and manure
Times of heat in cows
Time during which the cow is in heat can be divided into 3 periods.
The early heat 3-8 hrs
The standing heat 6-18 hrs
The after heat 3-120hrs
For A.I users needs good timing