scholarly journals Productive and reproductive performances of indigenous chicken in the rural condition of Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
S Jahan ◽  
F Islam ◽  
MSA Bhuiyan ◽  
AKFH Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
The Other ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Selection For ◽  
One Year

The study was aimed at investigating the productive and reproductive performances of the rural chicken in Bangladesh. A total of 200 indigenous chickens in the villages of Sherpur district in Bangladesh was used in this study to collect the data on body weight at hatch (BWH), body weight at sexual maturity (BWS), body weight gain up to sexual maturity (BSBG), body weight gain from sexual maturity to one year of age (BYSG), body weight at one year of age (BWY), age at sexual maturity (AGSX), eggs per clutch (EGC), clutches per year (CLY), hatchability (HATCH) and survivability (SURV). The data showed that cap headed (CH) chickens were good meat producer (1027.14±25.32g meat at one year of age), and Non-Descript Deshi (ND) chickens were good egg producer with 12.03±0.11 eggs per clutch and 4.15±0.07 clutches per year, respectively. The effects of village, sex and type of birds on AGSX of indigenous chickens were significant but, only the effects of chicken type on EGC were significant (P<0.01). At present study, most of growth and reproductive traits found positively correlated and this might be suggestive that selection for one trait would affect the other positively. These results could be used as a guideline for planning, conservation and improvement of indigenous chickens of Bangladesh.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2017. 46 (2): 121-127

The estimation of milk intake and growth of beef calves in the field by using tritiated water

1971 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 291 ◽  
Author(s):  
NG Yates ◽  
WV Macfarlane ◽  
R Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Body Water ◽  
Milk Intake ◽  
The Other ◽  
Water Turnover ◽  
Significant Difference

The growth of Hereford, Friesian x Hereford, and Friesian x Shorthorn calves was studied under grazing conditions in the south-east of South Australia during the autumn period of minimal dry pasture. Measurements of body water content, water turnover, and body weight changes of calves were undertaken during an 8-week period after calving in February 1968. From these measurements, estimates were made of liveweight gain and the yield of body solids per unit of water turnover (milk intake). The subsequent development of the calves was also measured. The average birth weights of the three groups were not significantly different. The 8-week total of water intake (milk) was 405 � 14.3 1. in Shorthorn cross calves, 279 � 18.0 1. for Hereford cross, and 263 � 14.3 1. among the Herefords. Over the first 8 weeks body weight gain (g/24 hr) was highest in the Shorthorn cross calves and their body solids gain was 63 % greater than that of the Hereford cross calves but only 29 % greater than that of the Hereford calves. Water turnover (1.124 hr) of the Shorthorn cross calves was 45 % greater than that of the Hereford cross calves and 54% greater than that of the Hereford calves over the 8-week period. There was no significant difference between the three groups in body weight or solids gain per unit of milk intake (g/l), though the average conversion of milk to solids by Herefords was greater than that of the other breeds. The Shorthorn cows weighed less than the other groups after calving and their average relative and absolute loss of weight during lactation was greatest. The offspring of the Shorthorn cows had the highest water intake expressed as a function of the body weight0.75 of the cows. The water turnover of Shorthorn calves as a function of calf weight0.82 was also greater than that of the other calves. The correlations between body weight gain (g/24 hr) and water turnover (l./24 hr) and between body solids gain (g/24 hr) and water turnover (l./24 hr) were 0.815 (P < 0.001) and 0.632 (P < 0.01) respectively. The correlation between cow body weight loss and calf body weight gain was 0.481 (P < 0.05). A group of nine Friesian x Hereford calves studied for 11 weeks after calving in April 1969 on newly grown winter rainfall pasture 50 km north of Adelaide had both average water turnover (l./24 hr) and body weight gains (g/24 hr) substantially higher than those of any group in the previous year. The efficiency of conversion estimated as body solids gain and body weight gain per unit of water intake was, however, similar to those of the Hereford calves in 1968. The differences between the years are presumed to follow from differences in the amount of pasture available in the dry season, relative to pasture after the rains had come. Average body water content (TOH space) was 801 ml/kg body weight at the beginning of the measurements and gradually fell to 713 ml/kg at 11 weeks.

scholarly journals CHARD (BETA VULGARIS VAR. CICLA) EXTRACT MODULATES ZINC STATUS, GLUCOSE LEVEL AND ANTIOXYDANT VALUES IN DIABETIC RATS FED ZINC DEFICIENCY DIET

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malika Hamdiken ◽  
Zine Kechrid
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Beta Vulgaris ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
The Other ◽  
Zinc Status ◽  
Deficient Diet

Objective: Oxidative stress which comes from hyperglycemia, it accelerates the development of cellular and vascular damage complications in diabetes, but the antioxidants may play a beneficial role in its prevention. Several plants extracts have an antioxidant activity and the ability to reduce oxidative stress in diabetes. Thus this study was conducted to investigate the effect of Beta vulgaris var cicla extract on zinc status, glucose concentration and antioxidant parameters in streptozotocin-diabetic rats fed zinc deficiency diet.Methods: Twenty-eight male albino (Wistar) rats were divided into four groups: two groups fed a zinc-sufficient diet one non-diabetic and the other diabetic, while the others two diabetic groups were fed a zinc-deficient diet, one non-treated group and the other treated with the extract of Beta vulgaris var cicla. After 21 d of dietary manipulation, fasting animals were scarified. Blood glucose, tissues zinc (femur, liver, kidney), malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were evaluated.Results: Body weight gain of zinc-deficient diabetic animals was lower than that of zinc-adequate diabetic animals. It was noticed also that inadequate dietary zinc intake increased glucose and MDA levels. In addition, zinc deficiency diet led to a decrease in zinc tissues, GSH concentration both GST and GSH-Px activities. However, Oral administration of Beta vulgaris extract significantly decreased both serum glucose and MDA (p<0.001) levels, with a significant increase in body weight gain (p<0.001), GSH concentration (p<0.05, P<0.001), GST (p<0.05, p<0.001) and GSH-Px (p<0.001) activities.Conclusion: The present study showed that Beta vulgaris var cicla supplementation presumably acting as an antioxidant, and it can be a natural source for the reduction of diabetes development caused by zinc deficiency.

scholarly journals Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Boer x Local Goats Crossbred

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
Agus Budiarto ◽  
Agus Susanto ◽  
Gatot Ciptadi ◽  
Ardyah Ramadhina Irsanti Putri ◽  
Moch. Aris Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Boer Goat ◽  
Nose Shape ◽  
One Year ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics ◽  
Birth Type

The Boercang goat is a crossbred between male Boer goat and local female goat. This study was aimed to analyze the production and physical performances of Boercang goats during the weaning up to the age of one year. Thirty nine males and 37 females goats aged 3 - 12 months were used in the study. Body weight, daily weight gain, coat colour pattern, horn, ears, nose shape and birth type were recorded during study. The data obtained were calculated for the means, standard deviation (SD), and coefficient of variation (CV) and the analysis was descriptive. Student t test was performed to compare differences between groups of age and between group of sex. Field observations showed that the qualitative characteristics of Boercang such as body colour, horns, ears, and nose shape were 50 % identical with the characteristics of male Boer. The average body weight of the male Boercang goats was 23.02±1.56 kg whereas the female Boercang goats was 21.86±1.63 kg. Body weight gain was affected by age and birth type. The conclusion is that the genetic superiority of the qualitative characteristics of the Boer goats is still expressed in the offspring although it varies; for the characteristics of horns, colour patterns and ears still contribute more than 50%. The appearance of superior quantitative traits from the male Boer goat during the period of weaning up to one year of age both based on the birth type and offspring sex tends to be higher than the appearance of local goat.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCES OF THE INDIGENOUS CHICKENS OF NIGERIA AND THE APOLLO 1. EGG WEIGHT, RATE OF PRODUCTION AND FACTORS AFFECTING THEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
A. Osu ◽  
D. Almut
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Egg Weight ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Breed Differences ◽  
Two Generations

Data on the Ife Breed of the indigenous chicken and the Apollo, an imported commercial egg strain were analysed for effect of breed, time and generation of hatch, body weight at various ages, and age at sexual maturity on egg weight and rate of egg production to eight months. There were highly significant generation and breed differences, with a mean of 116 eggs for the Ife Breed compared to 106 for the Apollo over two generations. Other factors that significantly affected egg production were body weight and age at sexual maturity, and mature egg weight. Mean pullet year egg weight showed breed and hatch differences and were significantly affected by body weight and age at sexual maturity. Mean egg weight for the Ife Breed was 32.3 compared to 48.7 for the Apollo.

scholarly journals LOW PROTEIN STARTING DIETS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SUBSEQUENT PULLET PERFORMANCE

1972 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 761-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. SUMMERS ◽  
W. F. PEPPER ◽  
E. T. MORAN Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Reduced Body ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Leghorn-type pullets were fed 14 and 20% protein corn–soya diets to 8 weeks of age. The birds on the low protein diet were significantly smaller and consumed less feed than the higher protein-fed birds. At 20 weeks of age pullets fed the low protein starting diet were still significantly smaller than the 20% protein-fed chicks even though similar diets were fed during the growing period. A corn–feathermeal diet resulted in reduced feed intake and body weight gain when fed ad libitum from 8 to 24 weeks as compared with dietary treatments. None of the starting or growing treatments had any effect on hen house performance except for a reduced body weight of those pullets fed the feathermeal diet. The data suggest that a low protein starting diet, followed by a corn–feathermeal (amino acid imbalanced) diet can be fed ad libitum and still achieve reduced weight gain and delayed sexual maturity without any adverse effect on hen house performance.

THE RELATION BETWEEN BIRTH WEIGHT, SUBSEQUENT WEIGHTS, BODY WEIGHT GAIN, AND FEED CONSUMPTION OF HOLSTEIN–FRIESIAN STEERS

1964 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Forrest
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
The Other ◽  
Gestation Period ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Bull Calf ◽  
Holstein Friesian

The birth weight of a Holstein–Friesian bull calf was positively correlated with the length of the gestation period of the dam. An increase of 1 day in the gestation period resulted in an approximate increase of 1 lb in the birth weight of the calf. Birth weight, in turn, was correlated with body weight of a Holstein–Friesian steer up to 7 months of age, but this correlation disappeared when the animals were 14 months old. When only the calves having birth weights ranging between 87 and 112 lb were considered, this correlation was no longer significant by the time the animals reached 4 months of age. On the other hand, there was no correlation between birth weight and rate of gain at any time after the animals reached 200 lb body weight. Thus, birth weight can be expected to be of some importance when considering veal, but not beef, production.

A study of the incisor teeth of beef cattle

1962 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 350 ◽  
Author(s):  
NM Tulloh
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Angus Cattle ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pass Through

The width of the dental bridge across the four pairs of incisors was measured in Hereford, Angus, and Shorthorn cattle. Width across the incisors increased rapidly from birth until the age of 7 months. It then remained practically unchanged until the age of 20 months after which width increased rapidly during the eruption of the first pair of permanent incisors. Further rapid increases occurred during the eruption of other permanent incisors. At the age of 13 months when all animals in one group of cattle had reached mature width across their deciduous incisors, this measurement was significantly greater in steers than in heifers. At this same age width across the incisors was significantly greater in Hereford and Angus cattle than in Shorthorns, and significantly greater in Hereford than in Angus cattle. No significant relation was found between width across the incisors and body weight or body weight gain in cattle with normal deciduous incisors. Similarly, the reduction in width following the extraction of the outside lateral deciduous incisors had no significant effect on body weight gain. The heritability of width across the incisors was calculated as twice the standard correlation coefficient between measurements of cows and their qffspring, and was found to be high (2r = 0.656). It is concluded that width across the incisors is a character which was of no economic importance under the grazing conditions used. The mean age (days) at which one or both of the first pair of permanent incisors were fist observed in steers was significantly less in Shorthorns (681.2 ± S.E. 11.5) than in Hereford (724.9 ± S.E. 14.9), with Angus cattle (708.3 ± S.E. 10.7) not significantly different from either of the other breeds. The eruption process for the first permanent incisors has been described in six stages, and the periods to pass through three of these stages have been estimated. The medial time for the whole process was 99 days. No check in body weight gain was associated with the eruptioa process.

scholarly journals Effect of garlic powder (Allium sativum) on growth, dressing parameters, serum biochemical contents and profitability of broiler

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-224
Author(s):  
MB Karim ◽  
ME Hossain ◽  
MS Ali ◽  
A Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
The Other ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Garlic Powder ◽  
Broiler Diet

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of garlic an alternative feed additive in broiler diet.  The experiment was carried out for a period of 32 days with a number of 340 day-old straight run broiler chicks. Birds were divided into five dietary treatment groups with 4 replications each having 17 birds. The dietary groups were; control (basal diet; no additives), antibiotic (basal diet + antibiotic), garlic 0.25% (basal diet + 0.25% garlic powder), garlic 0.50% (basal diet + 0.50% garlic powder) and garlic 0.75% (basal diet + 0.75% garlic powder). Results showed that the body weight, body weight gain and total FCR were not differ significantly (P>0.05) among the treatment groups. Total feed intake in different dietary levels showed significant (P<0.05) difference. Control group showed significantly (P<0.05) higher feed intake than the other dietary groups. The results also showed thatthe serum glucose concentration was reduced (P<0.05) in all garlic supplemented groups compared to the control and antibiotic groups. Total cholesterol level was significantly (P<0.05) lower in the 0.75% garlic group compared to the control and antibiotic groups. In case of dressing parameter, 0.75% garlic group showed lowest (P<0.05) abdominal fat compared to the other groups. Cost of production per kg live broiler was lower in antibiotic and control groups compared to the garlic group. With regards to profit, antibiotic groups showed higher profitability than the other groups. It can be concluded that the addition of garlic powder to broiler diet had positive effect on cholesterol and glucose levels and had no effect on feed intake, body weight gain, meat yield, bone development, carcass parameters. It can be suggested that the garlic could be a potential feed additive in broiler diet.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2017. 46 (4): 215-224

scholarly journals A comparative study on reproductive performance and productivity of the Black Bengal and Crossbred goat at Atrai, Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 55-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan ◽  
SM Niaz Mahmud ◽  
SKM Azizul Islam ◽  
Omar Faruk Miazi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Black Bengal Goat

The present investigation was carried out to detect the status of different productive and reproductive parameters of Black Bengal and Crossbred goats at Bandaikhara village under Atrai Upazilla of Naogaon district during the period of September to December/2005. The average age at first sign of heat of Black Bengal goats was better than that of Crossbred goats. In Black Bengal goat the average age at first kidding was 360.5±10 days, whereas, in crossbred goats it was 411.5±15.5 day. Significantly (P<0.01) lower the post partum heat period in Black Bengal goat than the crossbred goat. The average kidding interval in Black Bengal and Crossbred goats were 179±20 and 270±22 days respectively and differences are statistically significant (P<0.01). The usual numbers of kids at one time in Black Bengal goats vary from single to quadruplet. On the other hand, litter size of crossbred goat was single or twin. The average birth weight of Black Bengal goat was lower than Crossbred goats, which are statistically significant (P<0.05). The average body weight gain after 365 days is better in Crossbred than Black Bengal goats and statistically significant (P<0.01). The average milk yield in Crossbred goat was 1.05 liter/day, whereas, in Black Bengal goat, it produces milk that only nourished its kids. It was concluded that the reproductive performance like early maturity, larger litter size, shorter postpartum period, minimum kidding interval are better in Black Bengal goat. On the other hand productive performance like higher birth weight, maximum body weight gain, high milk yield, longer lactation length are suitable in crossbred goat. Key words: Black Bengal goat, Crossbred goat, Production, Reproduction, Performance Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ. Vol. 26, 2007. pp. 55-57

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN PERFORMA PERTUMBUHAN PADA SAPI PERANAKAN ONGOLE DI DESA PURWODADI DALAM DAN DESA WAWASAN, KECAMATAN TANJUNGSARI, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Ega Kurniawan ◽  
Ali Husni ◽  
Sulastri Sulastri ◽  
Kusuma Adhianto
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
One Year

This research aimed to compare the growth performance of Ongole Grade (PO) cattle in Purwodadi Dalam and Wawasan villages. This research was conducted from December 2019 to January 2020 at the People's Animal Husbandry Center, Wawasan Village and Purwodadi Dalam Village, Tanjungsari District, South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province. This study used a survey method (purposive sampling), using primary and secondary data. The observed variables were birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight. The results showed that the average weight gain of PO cattle in the village of Wawasan was 84.33 � 19.18 kg / head, which was higher than that of Purwodadi Dalam, namely 80.17 � 19.49 kg / head. The body weight gain after weaning of PO cattle in Wawasan Village was 39.15 � 21.34 kg, higher than that in Purwodadi Dalam Village, namely 37.75 � 21.10 kg / head. The body weight gain from birth to one year of PO cattle in Wawasan Village was 123.49 � 26.26 kg / head, which was also higher than that in Purwodadi Dalam Village, namely 117.93 � 30.50 kg / head. The results also showed that the corrected weaning weight of PO cattle in Wawasan Village (122.40 � 23.20 kg / head) was higher than that in Purwodadi Dalam Village (121.24 � 22.86 kg / head), and the average body weight of one year old of PO cattle in Wawasan Village was 147.95 � 26.58 kg / head higher than that in Purwodadi Dalam Village with an average weight of 141.98 � 31.37 kg / head. The results of the current study concluded that the growth performance of PO cattle in Wawasan Village was better than those in Purwodadi Dalam Village. Keywords: Growth performance, Ongole Grade (PO) cattle, Weaning weight, Yearling weight

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