Tekirdağ Producer Boosts Milk Yield with Lacaune Breed

September 19, 2026 · Tarım TV

Sevcan Bayraktar, engaged in modern animal husbandry with Lacaune sheep in Tekirdağ's Saray district, aims for over 300 liters of milk per animal during the lactation period.

Sevcan Bayraktar, a milk producer in Tekirdağ's Saray district, continues to grow her family business established with the Lacaune sheep breed, known for its high milk yield. The enterprise, adding value to the region's animal husbandry activities, aims to both contribute to milk supply and create a sustainable rural production model. Stating that they have established a working order intertwined with nature and animals, the producer notes that thanks to technological advancements, small ruminant husbandry activities have become much more efficient and manageable compared to the past.

Sharing data on the current capacity of the farm, Sevcan Bayraktar reported that the facility houses 120 ewes, 45 hoggets, and 170 lambs. Bayraktar stated that they expect to obtain over 300 liters of milk per animal during the lactation period this season in their breeding and milk-focused farming activities, emphasizing the adaptation and milk potential provided by the Lacaune breed. The goal is to reach the farm's total production targets through planned care and feeding programs.

Stating that animal husbandry is one of the most strategic sectors for the future, Milk Producer Sevcan Bayraktar offered advice to young people and made the following assessment:

Tekirdağ Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Mehmet Aksoy, stated that technical and institutional support for producers in the region continues, saying:

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