Productive and reproductive performance of cattle and buffaloes reared under farmers’ management in differential dairy progressive states in India

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajiv Baliram Kale ◽  
K. Ponnusamy ◽  
A. K. Chakravarty ◽  
Asif Mohammad ◽  
R. Sendhil
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Veterinary Services ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Indigenous Cattle ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Murrah Buffalo ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Breed Improvement ◽  
Better Than

The productive and reproductive performances of dairy animals have direct effect to milk production and profitability of dairy enterprise. The present study was carried out to analyse the productive and reproductive performance of cattle and buffaloes reared under farmers’ management in three states of differential dairy progress in India. Haryana, Maharashtra and Odisha states were purposively selected from highly, moderately and least dairy progressive states, respectively. The total sample size was 900 containing 300 dairy farmers from each state. The finding shows that the productive and reproductive performances of buffalos in Haryana are better than Maharashtra and Odisha. The productive and reproductive performances of Crossbred were found better in Haryana as well as Maharashtra than Odisha. In Haryana, very few farmers reared Indigenous cattle but the performances were better than Maharashtra and Odisha. The better performance of Haryana may be due to being home track of elite Murrah buffalo, Tharparker and Sahiwal breeds of Indigenous cattle, agro-climatic situations, veterinary services and managerial skills of dairy farmers. To improve the productive and reproductive performance of dairy animals in the moderately progressive (Maharashtra) and least progressive (Odisha) states efforts should be focused on breed improvement, better veterinary infrastructure and enhance the managerial skills of the farmers

Adoption and Commercialization of Green Corn, Green Corn –Based Silage, Haylage and Ummb Production for Dairy Cattle in Cagayan Valley, Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-92
Author(s):  
Eva U. Cammayo ◽  
Nilo E. Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Feed Resources ◽  
Dry Spell ◽  
Dairy Animals

This research aimed to improve dairy production and increase the income of dairy farmers using locally available feed resources. Small-scale milk producers rely heavily on available feed resources in the locality which are either indigenous in the area or introduced species for feed and nutrition of their dairy cattle and buffalos. Their milk output depends mainly on seasonal fluctuations in the quality and quantity of natural forage. Crop residues such as corn stover and rice straw which are high in fiber but low in nutrients serve as a feed supplement and filler to the daily diets of dairy cattle and buffalos. Cagayan Valley is an ear of top corn and rice-producing region. The potential of crop residues as feed supplements or raw materials of dairy cattle/buffalo feed mix is great. But dairy farmers still face the scarcity problem of quality feed resources for dairy animals especially during the dry season. The supply of forage is very low during the dry spell. Inadequate feed mix and low nutritive value of feed mix result in low or no milk production. Producing green corn and ensiling it to produce green corn silage preserves and prolong the storage life of forages. In this way, a stable supply of feed mix for dairy animals is assured year-round. Type of Paper: Empirical. Keywords: adoption and commercialization, dairy industry, financial viability, green-corn silage production, indigenous grasses, smallholder farmers.

scholarly journals Fasting, food and farming: Value chains and food taboos in Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0259982
Author(s):  
Eline D’Haene ◽  
Senne Vandevelde ◽  
Bart Minten
Keyword(s):  
Poor Performance ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Milk Consumption ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Taboos ◽  
Dairy Consumption ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Religious Fasting

The impact of food taboos–often because of religion–is understudied. In Ethiopia, religious fasting by Orthodox Christians is assumed to be an important impediment for the sustainable development of a competitive dairy sector and desired higher milk consumption, especially by children. However, evidence is limited. Relying on unique data, we shed light on three major issues. First, we observe that the average annual number of fasting days that Orthodox adults are effectively adhering to is 140, less than commonly cited averages. Using this as an estimate for extrapolation, fasting is estimated to reduce annual dairy consumption by approximately 12 percent nationally. Second, farms adapt to declining milk demand during fasting by increased processing of milk into storable products–fasting contributes to larger price swings for these products. We further note continued sales of milk by non-remote farmers and reduced production–by adjusting lactation times for dairy animals–for remote farmers. Third, fasting is mostly associated with increased milk consumption by the children of dairy farmers, seemingly because of excess milk availability during fasting periods. Our results suggest that fasting habits are not a major explanation for the observed poor performance of Ethiopia’s dairy sector nor low milk consumption by children. To reduce the impact of fasting on the dairy sector in Ethiopia further, investment is called for in improved milk processing, storage, and infrastructure facilities.

scholarly journals Reproductive performance of female swamp buffalo in West Sumatra

2021 ◽  
Vol 748 (1) ◽  
pp. 012025
Author(s):  
R Reswati ◽  
BP Purwanto ◽  
R Priyanto ◽  
W Manalu ◽  
R I Arifiantini
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Age At First Calving ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Swamp Buffalo ◽  
Different Altitudes ◽  
Better Than

Abstract The swamp buffalo population in West Sumatra Province decline continuously due to the low female reproductive performance. This research was conducted to identify female buffalo reproductive performance, which could be used as baseline data to enhance its population growth. A survey research method was conducted in two subdistricts, namely Lubuk Basung and Matur, located at different altitudes. Data were collected by interviewing farmers and observing their farms. The parameters observed were age at first mating, age at first calving, calving interval, service per conception, and buffalo farming practices. Significant differences in reproductive performances of female buffalo were observed. Age at first mating 39.04 ± 9.91 and 33.67 ± 5.3 mo., age at first calving 51.61 ± 9.95 and 45.71 ± 5.58 mo., calving interval 27.26 ± 8.84 and 24.17 ± 7.06 mo., and services per conception 1.82 ± 0.82 and 1.55 ± 0.78 were represented buffalo in Lubuk Basung and Matur, respectively. The buffalo reproductive performances in both locations were not optimal; however, Matur’s buffalo reproductive performances were better than those in Lubuk Basung due to its better farming practices and more comfort climatic conditions. Therefore, improving farming practice is essential to enhance buffalo’s reproductive performance and population growth.

scholarly journals Impact of Oxytocin Administration on Milk Quality, Reproductive Performance and Residual Effects in Dairy Animals – A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Faraz ◽  
Abdul Waheed ◽  
Muhammad Mudasser Nazir ◽  
Aneela Hameed ◽  
Nasir Ali Tauqir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Milk Quality ◽  
Residual Effects ◽  
Dairy Animals

POLISH RED CATTLE: A SCHEME FOR THEIR CONSERVATION

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Kazimierz Zukowski
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Cattle Breed ◽  
Gene Bank ◽  
Indigenous Cattle ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Improvement Programme ◽  
Breed Improvement ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
The 19Th Century

SUMMARYPolish Red is the only indigenous cattle breed in Poland. Breeding was first started at the end of the 19th century. At the end of the 1960s the breed constituted more than 20 percent of the total cattle population in Poland. During the 1970s Polish Red cattle were superseded by Friesian,-and now there are about 200 000 cows left (i.e., 3 percent of the total population).These dual-purpose (dairy-beef) animals are hardy and well adapted to rather poor feeding conditions. An improvement programme, through crossbreeding, would likely diminish their original characteristics. Therefore, together with breed improvement, a gene reserve in the form of a conservation herd of 300 cows and a gene bank of frozen semen and embryos have been implemented. A systematic breeding programme has been implemented also to maintain the old genotype and ensure wider genetic variation within the herd.

Factors affecting the preference of bovine by dairy farmersin the South-Bihar Alluvial Plain Zone

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Kumar ◽  
Ritu Chakravarty ◽  
A. K. Chakravarty ◽  
Mukesh Bhakat ◽  
Niketha L. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Alluvial Plain ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Governmental Support ◽  
Technical Factors ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Dairy Animal

Dairy farmers bear the flagship of the mammoth total of milk production, therefore, their preference for the bovine which includes cattle and buffalo, must be counted. The liking or preference is affected by a range of factors. Bovine preference can be referred to as the greater liking for one dairy animal over another or other dairy animal. This includes certain major factors as economic, climatic, animal or bovine trait, marketing, governmental support, traditional aspects, technical support, infrastructure and so on. For the study, South-Bihar Alluvial Plain Zone was selected purposefully from where two districts and under each district, two blocks and from each block two villages were selected randomly. From each village, twenty respondents were selected randomly, which constitute the total sample size of 160 respondents. The study, revealed that economic factor was found to be most (92.7 %) influencing factor and ranked 1st among various factors followed by climatic factor (92.3 %) ranked 2nd, marketing factor (91.8 %) ranked 3rd, trait factor (85.6%) ranked 4th, governmental factors (78.5 %) ranked 5th, traditional factors (76.9 %) ranked 6th, technical factors (74.4 %) ranked 7th , infrastructural factor (70.1 %) ranked 8th, socio-psychological factor (61.7 %) ranked 9th and NGOs factor (60.4 %) ranked 10th among above said factors.

Molecular epidemiology, risk factors and hematochemical alterations induced by Theileria annulata in bovines of Punjab (India)

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashuma Tuli ◽  
Lachhman Das Singla ◽  
Amrita Sharma ◽  
Mandeep Singh Bal ◽  
Gursimran Filia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Theileria Annulata ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Tropical Theileriosis ◽  
Indigenous Cattle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Smear Examination ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Theileria Spp

AbstractBovine tropical theileriosis, caused by Theileria annulata, is one of the economically important fatal tick borne haemoprotozoan diseases of dairy animals. The aim of present investigation was to map the distribution of T. annulata in bovines of Punjab state of India in relation to various risk factors including age, sex of animals, location and management of farms. In a cross sectional study, a total of 1278 blood samples were randomly collected from twenty districts falling in five major agro-climatic zones of Punjab. All the samples were screened by blood smear examination followed by polymerase chain reaction targeting SSU rRNA gene for Theileria spp. PCR positive samples (n = 386) for Theileria spp. were then analyzed for T. annulata by amplification of Tams1 gene. Overall prevalence of T. annulata was found to be 29.26% in Punjab, with highest in western Zone (40.49%, 95% CI = 35.57-45.41) and lowest in submountain zone (18.90%, 95% CI = 13.73-24.06). The propensity of incidence of T. annulata was found to be highest in cross bred cattle (32.40%, 95% CI = 29.87-34.94), followed by indigenous cattle (19.64%, 95% CI = 10.67-28.61) and buffaloes (19.2%, 95% CI = 14.99-23.41). Between the two sexes, incidence of T. annulata was higher in female animals. Calves less than 6 months of age were found to be more prone to theileriosis.

scholarly journals A study on housing management practices of dairy animals in the Varanasi district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satya Prakash Yadav ◽  
Vinod Kumar Paswan ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Housing System ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Housing Management ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Animal House ◽  
Eastern Uttar Pradesh ◽  
On Farm

The study was carried out on 250 dairy farmers from 25 villages of Varanasi District on random basis distributed evenly through pre-tested questionnaire and and on farm personal visit and observation to identify various existing housing management practices adopted by the dairy farmers for their livestock. Results revealed that majority of the respondents (73.2 %) had their separate animal house located nearby their own house. A total of 60.8% of the farmers did not have optimum size of animal house and 61.6% did not have optimum floor space for their animals. Head to head system was preferred by the majority (44.4 %) of the respondents, tail to tail in 21.0% and 34.6% respondents were adopting single line housing system for their dairy animals. As for the floor of the animal house 35.2, 30.0 and 34.0% respondents had pucca cemented floor, brick paved floor and earthen floor, respectively. Roof of the animal house was made up of asbestos sheets, galvanised iron sheet and thatched roof in case of 58.8%, 12.4% and 28.8 % of respondents respectively. Whereas, majority (66.4%) respondents were using pucca (cemented) manger for feeding their animals; only 38.8 % of the respondents had provision of pucca drainage system. Although 53.2% had fairly good ventilation, only only 31.6% maintained proper cleanliness in their animal house. It was concluded that, dairy farmers of Varanasi district were not having optimum houses and they were not adopting proper scientific housing management practices for their dairy animals. Accordingly, it was revealed that there is a lot of scope for increasing productivity of animals and thereby, income of farmers from dairy animals by improving the housing parameters and housing management practices of dairy animals.

scholarly journals Effect of Mineral Mix and Concentrate Feeds on Milk Revenue of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kapseret Sub County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
J. K. Bett ◽  
S. W. Munyiri ◽  
I. M. Nkari
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
The Relationship

Dairy farming contributes about eight percent of National Gross Domestic Product with an annual milk production of 3.43 billion litres in Kenya. It supports the livelihood of approximately four million Kenyans through food provision, income generation and employment. However, milk production per individual animal in Kenya, averaging six to seven (6-7) litres/cow/day, is low compared to the world’s best at 10,133 litres/cow/year (28 litres/cow/day) mainly due to factors including poor feeding. This means that Kenya produces an average of 20 litres of milk less per cow per day compared to the world’s best. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of mineral mix and concentrate feeds on milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret sub County. The study was conducted between the months of January-March, 2020. Primary data was collected using closed and open ended questionnaires. Spearman’s Rank correlation was used to show the strength of the relationship between the variables. Multiple regression model was employed to assess the effect of supplementation on milk revenue. Results were presented in tables, and descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies. The results indicated a positive and statistically significant relationship between the variables (concentrate feeds and mineral mix) and milk revenue at (r=0.41, p=0.001) and (r=0.30, p=0.001), respectively. The relationship between mineral mix and concentrate feeds was positive and statistically significant (r=0.92, p=0.001). Subsequent feeding of homemade or commercial concentrates and mineral mix to dairy animals influenced milk revenue. The study concluded that mineral mix and concentrate feeds increased milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret sub County. The study recommended the use of mineral mix and commercial concentrates or quality homemade concentrates in order to increase milk produce which affects farmers’ milk revenue.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KOMPARASI USAHATANI PADI SAWAH PENGGUNA BENIH BERSERTIFIKAT DAN BENIH NON SERTIFIKAT DI KELURAHAN KEMUMU KECAMATAN ARMA JAYA

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-188
Author(s):  
Reza Raditya ◽  
Putri Suci Asriani ◽  
. Sriyoto
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Certified Seed ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Land Productivity ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Average Efficiency ◽  
Average Productivity ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Village ◽  
Better Than

This research purposse are to calculate and compare the productivity of land, income, and efficiency between paddy farming using certified seed and paddy farming which uses non-certified seed. The research was conductedin the village of Kemumu with a total sample of 15 farmers certified seed specified users using census method and 22 non-certified seed user farmers were determined using purposive sampling method. Methods of data analysis using quantitative analysis and qualitative (descriptive). The analysis showed that the average productivity of the land (5,112 Ton/Ha), average income (Rp 16.501.384,77/Ha), and the average efficiency (3,91) forpaddy farming using certified seed. While the average productivity of the land (3,918 Ton/Ha), the average income (Rp 10.951.035,29/Ha), and the average efficiency (3.24) for paddy farming which uses non-certified seed. Based onthe results ofthe analysis, itcan be concluded that certified seed is better than non-certified seed both in terms of land productivity, income, and efficiency. Key words: certified and non certified seeds, productivity of land, income, efficiency 

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