Karnal, Jan. 16 -- As mercury drops to record levels across the state, the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) here has listed advisories for the livestock and an alert of probable fall in milk production.

Officials at the national institute said that persistent low temperatures, lack of or limited sunshine, fog, and cold winds negatively impact the milk production and health of dairy animals and goats.

They said that if proper measures are not taken to protect these animals from the harsh weather conditions, the milk production and reproductive capacity of dairy animals decline.

A dairy scientist at the institute said that this is a golden period for the dairy business because most cows and buffaloes calve during these months and...