scholarly journals Performance of Red Chittagong cattle in some selected Areas of Chittagong district of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
M Hasanuzzaman ◽  
ME Hossain ◽  
MM Islam ◽  
MR Begum ◽  
S Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Marked Variation ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Severe Shortage ◽  
Daily Milk ◽  
Feeding Systems

A survey was conducted to estimate the productive and reproductive performances of RCC in Rawjan, Chandanaish, Potia, Satkania and Anowara upazillas of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The farmers of the study areas holding Red Chittagong Cattle (RCC) were divided into large (>1.50 acre), medium (>1.0-1.5 acre), marginal (>0.5-1.0 acre) and landless (>0-0.5 acre) categories. Existing feeding and rearing practices, productive and reproductive performances of RCC were investigated. It was found that, most of the RCCs (82%) were reared mainly by the marginal farmers. In between May to September, there was a severe shortage of feeds and fodders for RCC. However, despite severe shortage, the farmers were not interested to cultivate fodder. The degree of shortage for feed round the year had significant variation (p<0.01) among the farmers of all categories. Similar to feed shortage, the tendency of growing non-legume crops had marked variation (P<0.01) among the farmers of all categories. Birth weight, weaning weight, daily milk yield, lactation length, calving interval, age at first service, age at first calving and gestation length were 14.5 kg, 64.6 kg, 2.1 liters, 216 days, 14 months, 2.7 years, 42 months and 279.9 days respectively. It could therefore be inferred that, productivity of RCC may be increased by improving feeding systems in the study areas.http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v41i1.11973

scholarly journals Reproductivity, Productivity and Management System of Indigenous Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Cows in Costal Areas of Pirojpur and Borguna District of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Karim ◽  
MZ Hossain ◽  
MR Islam ◽  
MS Parvin ◽  
MA Matin
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Management System ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Milk

Twenty five buffalo cows of Mothbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district and another twenty five indigenous buffalo cows of Pathorghata Upazila of Borguna district of Bangladesh were randomly selected and interviewed to collect data on reproductivity (gestation length, birth weight, age of first calving, post partum heat and calving interval), productivity (lactation length and daily milk yield) and management system (general management, housing, feeding, calf rearing and treatment facilities) of indigenous buffalo cows using pre-tested questionnaire during the period from January to June 2010. The reproductive parameters including gestation length, birth weight, age of first calving, post partum heat and calving interval of Mothbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district were 319.56 ± 5.93 days, 24.28 ± 4 kilograms, 50.88 ± 1.71 months, 153.6 ± 6.13 days, 547.92 ± 10.88 days respectively whereas in case of Pathorghata Upazila of Borguna district these parameters were 319.12 ± 4.69 days, 24.12 ± 3.6 kilograms, 51 ± 1.8 months, 153.44 ± 6.78 days, 547.24 ± 14.32 days respectively. The productive parameters including lactation length and daily milk yield of Mothbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district were 286.12 ± 11.27 days and 3.33 ± 0.68 liters/day respectively while in case of Pathorghata Upazila of Borguna district these parameters 290.44 ± 10.92 days and 3.43 ± 0.744 liters/day respectively. So, reproduction and production are almost regular comparing with other published reports with the exception of age of first calving which is almost 12 months later than the buffaloes of other countries. It could be concluded that the buffalo owners of these areas do not follow any scientific method of buffalo husbandry; they just follow traditional rearing system. The farmers mostly use buffaloes for draught purpose in these costal areas.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19113 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 117 - 122, 2013

scholarly journals Estimation of genetic parameters and prediction of breeding values for some economic traits of Black Bengal Goat under farming condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
MA Jalil ◽  
S Akther ◽  
MP Choudhury ◽  
MA Habib
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Genetic Parameters ◽  
Breeding Values ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Total Milk ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Black Bengal Goat ◽  
Daily Milk

The study was undertaken to evaluate the genetic progress of Black Bengal Goat (BBG) by estimating genetic parameters viz. heritability and breeding values for economically important productive and reproductive traits (birth weight, weight at 3, 6, 9 & 12 months, daily milk yield, lactation length, total milk yield and litter size of BBG goat population). Variance and co-variance components were analyzed applying Residual Maximum Likelihood (REML) approach by VCE 4.2.5 computer package. The heritability (h2) of birth weight was estimated as 0.2, which was low. The heritability estimates for 3-month weight (0.40), 6-month weight (0.50), 9-month weight (0.37) and 12-month weight (0.36) were found medium. Estimated h2 of daily milk yield, total milk yield and lactation length in this study were from 0.55 to 0.82.  h2 of litter size was 0.09. The maximum estimated breeding value (EBV) was found for 6 month body weight (12.94 kg), however, for daily milk yield, the value was 1.513 kg. The results found in this study revealed that genetic improvement of BBG for most of the traits is possible by selection and breeding. Bangladesh J. of Livestock Res. 20(1-2): 8-17, Jan-Dec 2013

scholarly journals Genetic Evaluation Of Red Chittagong Cattle In Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Ferdous ◽  
MP Choudhury ◽  
MO Faruque ◽  
MM Hossain ◽  
AKFH Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Milk Production Traits ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Daily Milk

The current study was carried out using data of the Nucleus Herd and Community Herd of Red Chittagong Cattle (RCC) established through USDA funded Red Chittagong Cattle project under the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, BAU, Mymensingh. Data on 151 calves and 75 lactating cows were analyzed. The estimated heritability values were 0.45 ± 0.05 for birth weight, 0.48 ± 0.05 for weaning weight, 0.41 ± 0.08 for pre-weaning daily gain, 0.47 ± 0.06 for lactation length, 0.43 ± 0.07 for lactation milk yield and 0.35 ± 0.09 for average daily milk yield. The highest Breeding Value (BV) were for birth weight (3.2 kg), weaning weight (24.46 kg), pre-weaning daily gain (82.39g), lactation length (52.25 days), lactation milk yield (186.04 kg) and average daily milk yield (0.66 kg). The minimum and maximum phenotypic index values by using phenotypic parameters were for growth traits (1196.24 and 4713.24) and milk production traits (8573.93 and 40670.81). The minimum and maximum genetic index values by using breeding values were for growth traits (1812.49 and 2870.21) and milk production traits (-1812.49 and 2870.21). All the estimated index values can be used in animal selection and breeding programs for RCC improvement and similar index selection can be applied for other indigenous cattle development programs in Bangladesh or elsewhere. SAARC J. Agri., 17(2): 141-154(2019)

scholarly journals Productive and reproductive performance of dairy cattle in Char areas of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
MM Alam ◽  
MJU Sarder ◽  
Z Ferdousi ◽  
MM Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Calving Intervals ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Daily Milk

Production traits of 60 indigenous (Desi), 20 Friesian × Desi and 20 Sahiwal × Desi cows were recorded in six char villages of Sariakandi upazila (Sub-district) of Bogra district. The mean (± SD) daily milk yields were 1.7 ± 0.6, 6.3 ± 1.2 and 5.1 ± 1.0 litres, respectively. The lactation lengths, ages at puberty, gestation lengths, calving intervals, numbers of services per conception, intervals between calving and first oestrus were 217.9 ± 18.7, 253.8 ± 21.9, 240.8 ± 15.7 days; 27.4 ± 2.7, 23.9 ± 2.0, 26.2 ± 2.4 months; 277.4 ± 4.2, 278.3 ± 4.2, 278.3 ± 4.0 days; 494.8 ± 27.3, 487.5 ± 17.4, 493.3 ± 16.2 days; 1.3 ± 0.5, 1.7 ± 0.6, 1.6 ± 0.5; 145.6 ± 27.4, 166.8 ± 33.0 and 170.5 ± 34.9 days, respectively. Daily milk yield and lactation length were significantly (p<0.01) better for cross-bred cows than for Desi, and age at puberty was significantly (p<0.01) better for Friesian-cross cows than for Desi, while number of services per pregnancy and onset of post partum oestrus were significantly (p<0.01) better for Desi than for cross-bred cows. There were no significant differences in gestation length and calving interval. It is suggested that the overall productive and reproductive performance of Friesian × Desi and Sahiwal × Desi cows were better than those of Desi cows. DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v25i2.4620 Bangl. vet. 2008. Vol. 25, No. 2, 68-74

scholarly journals Impact of urea-based diets on production of Red Chittagong Cattle

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Habib ◽  
MS Hossain ◽  
AKFH Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Rice Straw ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Mass Activity ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Milk ◽  
Services Per Pregnancy

The production traits of Red Chittagong Cattle (RCC) were studied using two diets: A [Urea-molasses-rice straw (UMRS), Green Grass and Concentrate] and B [Rice straw, Green Grass and Concentrate]. In cows fed diets A and B, birth weights of calves were 15.2 and 14.1 kg (P<0.05), daily milk yield 2.0 and 2.0 kg (P>0.05), lactation length 254.8 and 247.1 days (P>0.05), age at first oestrus 28.4 and 25.6 months (P<0.05), number of services per pregnancy 1.6 and 2.5 (P<0.05), onset of postpartum oestrus 141.3 and 109.3 days (P<0.05), calving interval 14.2 and 13.3 months (P<0.05), semen volume per ejaculation 3.0 and 3.7 ml (P<0.05), mass activity of sperm 58.6 and 68.4% (P<0.01) and sperm concentration 709.1 and 1289.0 million/ml (P<0.01), respectively. DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v26i2.4954 Bangl. vet. 2009. Vol. 26, No. 2, 74-79

scholarly journals The reproductive and milk performance merit of Butana cattle in Sudan

2005 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 445-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M.-A. Musa ◽  
M.-K. A. Ahmed ◽  
K. J. Peters ◽  
B. Zumbach ◽  
K. E. A. Gubartalla
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Age At First Calving ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Parity Number ◽  
Heritability Estimates ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Milk

Abstract. Data from the Butana herd of Atbara Livestock Research Station were analyzed for the period 1949–1999. The least squares means for age at first calving, calving interval, milk yield per lactation, daily milk yield, lactation length and dry period were 45.05 ± 3.56 months, 382.38 ± 8.30 days, 1662.57 ± 108.96 kg, 6.10 ± 0.40 kg, 268.17 ± 5.56 days and 119.10 ± 8.30 days, respectively. The analysis of variance revealed that the sire and parity number influenced the studied traits, while year-season of calving influenced the milk yield per lactation, daily milk yield and lactation length. Linear and quadratic regressions on lactation length significantly influenced milk yield per lactation and daily milk yield. Heritability estimates for age at first calving, calving interval, milk yield per lactation, daily milk yield, lactation length and dry period were 0.19 ± 0.07, 0.09 ± 0.03, 0.26 ± 0.06, 0.27 ± 0.07, 0.04 ± 0.02, and 0.09 ± 0.03, respectively. This study highlighted the importance of conserving the indigenous dairy cattle breeds for future generations. The presence of significant variation and the corresponding heritability estimates give promise of reasonable genetic improvement under selective breeding with respect to milk yield characters.

scholarly journals Productive and Reproductive Efficiency of Red Chittagong Cattle Under Farm Condition

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
MP Mostari ◽  
KS Huque ◽  
MS Hasanat ◽  
Z Gulshan
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Adult Body ◽  
Adult Body Weight ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Milk

The productive and reproductive efficiency of Red Chittagong cattle (RCC) reared at the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) farm was evaluated. A total of 46 RCC of different categories were considered under this study. Parameters studied were birth weight, weight at 3, 6 months of age and adult body weight, growth rate, daily milk yield, lactation length, lactation yield, age at puberty, weight at puberty, age at first calving, post partum estrus period, service per conception, calving interval and gestation length of RCC were collected and recorded. The birth weight differed significantly (p<0.01) between male and female and the average birth weight of RCC calves at farm level was 14.87 kg. The growth rates and adult body weight also differed significantly (p<0.05 and p<0.01) between male and female except in growth rate from 3 to 6 months of age. The average daily milk yield, milk yield per lactation and lactation length of RCC were 2.24 kg, 526.81 kg and 238 days, respectively. The age at puberty, service per conception, post partum estrus period and calving interval of RCC heifers and cows were 15 months, 1.15, 40 days and 11 months, respectively. It can be concluded that the RCC is a genetically and economically superior variety of Bangladesh.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v18i2.18166 Progress. Agric. 18(2): 109 - 114, 2007

scholarly journals Productive and reproductive performance of crossbred and indigenous Dairy cows under rural conditions in Comilla, Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Faruk Miazi ◽  
Md Emran Hossain ◽  
Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Local Breed ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Heat Period ◽  
Daily Milk Production ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Daily Milk

A comparative account of the productive and reproductive performance of crossbred and indigenous dairy cows at some selected areas of Comilla district. The survey was conducted on 50 dairy cows for a period of four months from June to September, 2004. Out of 50 cows 25 were crossbred and 25 were indigenous. Results showed that the average daily milk production of Local, Shahiwal x Local, Friesian x Local and Jersey x Local dairy cows was 2.26±0.19, 4.9±0.95, 6.0±1.0 and 5.71±0.87 liter respectively. The average age of calving interval and lactation length of the crossbred and indigenous cows did not differ significantly (P>0.05). However, the average age at puberty of Shahiwal x Local, Friesian x Local and Jersey x Local was significantly (P<0.01) lower than the local breed. The crossbred cows had significantly (P<0.01) lower pubertal age than local. The postpartum heat period and service per conception of different crossbred and local cows did not differ significantly (P>0.05). The average gestation length of Local, Shahiwal x Local, Friesian x Local and Jersey x Local was 289.88±1.44, 285.0±0.0, 285.0±4.18, and 282.08±2.42 days respectively. The productive and reproductive performance of Friesian x Local cows was superior to the rest of the breeds under study. Key words: Dairy cows, indigenous, crossbred, production, reproduction and performance Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ. Vol. 26, 2007. pp. 67-70

scholarly journals Milk yield and reproductive performance of Friesian cows under Sudan tropical conditions

2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. z. Abdel Gader ◽  
M.-K. A. Ahmed ◽  
L. M.-A. Musa ◽  
K. J. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Age At First Calving ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Tropical Conditions ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Milk ◽  
Friesian Cows

Abstract. The data obtained from the dairy herd of the Arab Company for Agricultural Production and Processing (ACAPP) in a semi arid area 40 km south of Khartoum involved 337 cows with a total of 1049 records from 16 years between 1986 and 2002. The least squares means for age at first calving, calving interval, days open, lactation milk yield, daily milk yield, lactation length and dry period were 29.76±0.40 months, 433.12 ± 6.70 days, 167.79±7.08 days, 3475.53±78.89 kg, 12.29±0.28 kg, 294.10±3.62 days and 164.08 ± 6.70 days, respectively. The analysis of variance showed that the parity number had significant (p<0.05) influences on all studied traits, while year-season of calving influenced (p<0.05) age at first calving, milk yield per lactation and daily milk yield. The sire of cow influenced (p<0.05) lactation yield, daily yield, lactation length and days open. The effects of linear and quadratic regressions of both lactation yield and daily yield on length of lactation were also highly significant (p<0.01). Heritability estimates of age at first calving, calving interval, milk yield per lactation, daily milk yield, lactation length and dry period were generally low (0.098±0.104, 0.047±0.046, 0.130±0.042, 0.123±0.041, 0.172±0.062 and 0.044±0.031, respectively) except the heritability of days open which was 0.51±0.37. The productivity of the herd in this study which averaged 12.3 kg/cow/day was much lower than the expected productivity of Holstein Friesian cows, which reflects the negative impact of the prevalent environment in the Sudan. More records and economic data are required to examine the economic feasibility of raising pure Friesians under Sudan conditions.

scholarly journals Impact Of Genotypes And Parity On Reproductive And Productive Attributes In Dairy Cattle Of Natore District, Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
M Saiful Islam ◽  
Susanta Kumar Kundu
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Daily Milk ◽  
Smallholder Dairy Farms

Impact of genotypes and parity on some vital reproductive and productive attributes in the local (L×L, n = 100) and four crossbred cows (L×F, L×SL, L×JR and L×S; n = 318) raised in randomly selected smallholder dairy farms scattered all over Natore District and adjacent areas have been assessed during a period from September 2007 to June 2010. With regard to reproductive attributes, significant differences existed among the cattle genotypes (P<0.05) except for gestation length (GL) and age at weaning (AW). The lowest age at puberty (AP) was found for L×F (21.42±0.37 months), while the highest for L×L (31.67±0.74 months). In terms of productivity, L×F cows produced the highest daily milk yield (DMY; 6.22±0.13 L), coupled with the highest total lactation yield (TLY; 2163.43±47.77 L), while L×L produced the lowest values (1.49±0.04 L and 416.40±12.3 L, respectively) for the traits. The effect of parity on both reproductive and productive attributes showed that the middle-aged dairy cows of the 3rd and 4th parities performed better than the younger (1st and 2nd parities) or the older (5th and beyond) ones. Considering the overall performance, the L×F cows could be ranked as the best genotype followed by their L×SL, L×JR, L×S and L×L counterparts in the study area. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jles.v6i0.9727 JLES 2011 6: 91-96

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