The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The st... more The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal
Haryana is the home-tract of one of the
best buffalo breeds of the world i.e. 'Murrah'. There is ... more Haryana is the home-tract of one of the best buffalo breeds of the world i.e. 'Murrah'. There is a great demand of this high yielding elite breed not only from within but outside the country. The present study investigates the existing status of Murrah buffalo marketing pattern in Haryana. It was found that majority of the beneficiaries (78.75%) and non-beneficiaries (65.63%) decided to purchase whereas, 75.00% beneficiaries and 65.63% nonbeneficiaries decided to sell the buffaloes by owners themselves. The preferred place of marketing of buffalo was village itself. Whereas preferred season of sell or purchase was winter. Dairy characteristic mainly milk yield considered as major criteria of selection of Murrah buffalo owner during purchase. Majority of the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries were interested in recording 2-3 milking before purchasing the Murrah buffaloes. It was also evident that the respondents were practicing the various improved identification and selection practices during sale and purchase to a greater extent, but there is a need to emphasize upon the buffalo keepers to veterinary check-up practices to ensure the sale and purchase of healthy buffaloes.
Peri-parturient period in high yielding cows always associated with a series of nutritional, bioc... more Peri-parturient period in high yielding cows always associated with a series of nutritional, biochemical, hormonal changes that leads to lameness in later lactation. Extra supplementation of vitamins and minerals responsible for hoof health is recommended in some dairy herds during this period. The present study was conducted by fortifying 10, 20 and 30 mg/d of biotin and 2 g/d of zinc sulphate during pre- and post-partum period (2 months before and 2 months after calving) of 40 high yielding lame crossbred KF cows, distributed into control and three treatment groups. The study revealed that, fortification of transition diet with biotin and Zn significantly reduced the lameness score and recovery time in supplemental groups compare to control group. In T-1, the lameness score was reduced by 1.3, T-2 reduction was maximum by 2, T-3 by 1.5, and in control 0.02 with their respective recovery period of hoof lesions were 38.9±1.1 (T-1) 19.12±1.8 (T-2), 25.3±1.4 (T-3) and 56.2±2.7 days. The overall glucose concentration was observed significantly higher in T-2 group as compared to control group, while overall NEFA and BHBA concentrations were significantly higher in control group as compared to other supplemental groups after 120 days of supplementation. Thus, it can be concluded from the study that, lameness in high yielding cows can be reduced by fortification of transition diet with biotin and zinc.
The present study was taken up to measure the impact “Integrated Murrah Development Schemes (IMDS... more The present study was taken up to measure the impact “Integrated Murrah Development Schemes (IMDS) on socio-economic status of the beneficiaries as well as on productive and reproductive performance of the Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries. ‘Z’ test analysis indicated that there was significant difference in socio-economic status of the beneficiaries and non beneficiaries viz; milk consumption, milk sale at 5 % level of probability, while; herd size, type of animal shed, material possession, milk production, annual income from dairying, annual gross income of the respondents at 1 % level of probability. Similarly, there was significant difference in productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries and non beneficiaries viz; age at first calving, calving interval, at 5 % level of probability; while, number of AIs required per conception, lactation length, dry period, average lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield and peak yield at 1 % level of probability. Most of the beneficiaries (73.75%) had medium level overall impact of IMDS on socio-economic status of the beneficiaries followed by high (17.50%) and low (8.75%). Whereas, medium level overall impact of IMDS was found on the productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the majority beneficiaries (89.38%) followed by high impact on few (10.63%). Such development programmes should be promoted for the improvement of socio economic status of farmers as well as improvement of milk productivity of the animals.
Effect of post-hatch (PH) feed deprivation (FD) for 6, 12, 24 and 36 hrs., on the performance, gu... more Effect of post-hatch (PH) feed deprivation (FD) for 6, 12, 24 and 36 hrs., on the performance, gut development and differential expression of nutrient transporter genes in egg type chickens (crosses of White Leghorn) was studied. Significant decrease (P=0.001) in yolk utilization (in all the FD chicks) and relative weight of gizzard, intestine, liver and pancreas was observed in 24 and 36 hrs FD chicks. The 36 hrs FD chicks recorded lower (P=0.001) body weight, lower feed intake and inferior FCR, decreased serum glucose, but higher cholesterol and uric acid level than the control (immediate fed group) or 6 hrs FD chicks. Villi height in duodenum, jejunum and ileum decreased (P=0.001) but villi width increased (P=0.001) with increase in FD period and significant changes were observed particularly in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. Relative expression of Cdx gene decreased with age of the bird and the feed restriction period. Expression of SGLT, FABP gene was not associated with the feed deprivation period, while that of EAAT3 gene increased in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. No difference was observed in bursa, spleen and thymus weight. In vivo humoral and cellular immune response was significantly better in chicks FD for 6, 12 and 24 hrs than control and 36 hrs FD chicks. Expression of immunity related genes IL-6 and TLR-2 increased as the FD period increased. It may concluded that PH feed deprival for first 12 hrs did not affect growth performance, intestinal morphology and immune response but feed withdrawal for 24 or 36 hrs adversely affect the intestinal morphology and few nutrient transporter genes expression in egg type chickens.
The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The st... more The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal
Haryana is the home-tract of one of the
best buffalo breeds of the world i.e. 'Murrah'. There is ... more Haryana is the home-tract of one of the best buffalo breeds of the world i.e. 'Murrah'. There is a great demand of this high yielding elite breed not only from within but outside the country. The present study investigates the existing status of Murrah buffalo marketing pattern in Haryana. It was found that majority of the beneficiaries (78.75%) and non-beneficiaries (65.63%) decided to purchase whereas, 75.00% beneficiaries and 65.63% nonbeneficiaries decided to sell the buffaloes by owners themselves. The preferred place of marketing of buffalo was village itself. Whereas preferred season of sell or purchase was winter. Dairy characteristic mainly milk yield considered as major criteria of selection of Murrah buffalo owner during purchase. Majority of the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries were interested in recording 2-3 milking before purchasing the Murrah buffaloes. It was also evident that the respondents were practicing the various improved identification and selection practices during sale and purchase to a greater extent, but there is a need to emphasize upon the buffalo keepers to veterinary check-up practices to ensure the sale and purchase of healthy buffaloes.
Peri-parturient period in high yielding cows always associated with a series of nutritional, bioc... more Peri-parturient period in high yielding cows always associated with a series of nutritional, biochemical, hormonal changes that leads to lameness in later lactation. Extra supplementation of vitamins and minerals responsible for hoof health is recommended in some dairy herds during this period. The present study was conducted by fortifying 10, 20 and 30 mg/d of biotin and 2 g/d of zinc sulphate during pre- and post-partum period (2 months before and 2 months after calving) of 40 high yielding lame crossbred KF cows, distributed into control and three treatment groups. The study revealed that, fortification of transition diet with biotin and Zn significantly reduced the lameness score and recovery time in supplemental groups compare to control group. In T-1, the lameness score was reduced by 1.3, T-2 reduction was maximum by 2, T-3 by 1.5, and in control 0.02 with their respective recovery period of hoof lesions were 38.9±1.1 (T-1) 19.12±1.8 (T-2), 25.3±1.4 (T-3) and 56.2±2.7 days. The overall glucose concentration was observed significantly higher in T-2 group as compared to control group, while overall NEFA and BHBA concentrations were significantly higher in control group as compared to other supplemental groups after 120 days of supplementation. Thus, it can be concluded from the study that, lameness in high yielding cows can be reduced by fortification of transition diet with biotin and zinc.
The present study was taken up to measure the impact “Integrated Murrah Development Schemes (IMDS... more The present study was taken up to measure the impact “Integrated Murrah Development Schemes (IMDS) on socio-economic status of the beneficiaries as well as on productive and reproductive performance of the Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries. ‘Z’ test analysis indicated that there was significant difference in socio-economic status of the beneficiaries and non beneficiaries viz; milk consumption, milk sale at 5 % level of probability, while; herd size, type of animal shed, material possession, milk production, annual income from dairying, annual gross income of the respondents at 1 % level of probability. Similarly, there was significant difference in productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries and non beneficiaries viz; age at first calving, calving interval, at 5 % level of probability; while, number of AIs required per conception, lactation length, dry period, average lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield and peak yield at 1 % level of probability. Most of the beneficiaries (73.75%) had medium level overall impact of IMDS on socio-economic status of the beneficiaries followed by high (17.50%) and low (8.75%). Whereas, medium level overall impact of IMDS was found on the productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the majority beneficiaries (89.38%) followed by high impact on few (10.63%). Such development programmes should be promoted for the improvement of socio economic status of farmers as well as improvement of milk productivity of the animals.
Effect of post-hatch (PH) feed deprivation (FD) for 6, 12, 24 and 36 hrs., on the performance, gu... more Effect of post-hatch (PH) feed deprivation (FD) for 6, 12, 24 and 36 hrs., on the performance, gut development and differential expression of nutrient transporter genes in egg type chickens (crosses of White Leghorn) was studied. Significant decrease (P=0.001) in yolk utilization (in all the FD chicks) and relative weight of gizzard, intestine, liver and pancreas was observed in 24 and 36 hrs FD chicks. The 36 hrs FD chicks recorded lower (P=0.001) body weight, lower feed intake and inferior FCR, decreased serum glucose, but higher cholesterol and uric acid level than the control (immediate fed group) or 6 hrs FD chicks. Villi height in duodenum, jejunum and ileum decreased (P=0.001) but villi width increased (P=0.001) with increase in FD period and significant changes were observed particularly in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. Relative expression of Cdx gene decreased with age of the bird and the feed restriction period. Expression of SGLT, FABP gene was not associated with the feed deprivation period, while that of EAAT3 gene increased in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. No difference was observed in bursa, spleen and thymus weight. In vivo humoral and cellular immune response was significantly better in chicks FD for 6, 12 and 24 hrs than control and 36 hrs FD chicks. Expression of immunity related genes IL-6 and TLR-2 increased as the FD period increased. It may concluded that PH feed deprival for first 12 hrs did not affect growth performance, intestinal morphology and immune response but feed withdrawal for 24 or 36 hrs adversely affect the intestinal morphology and few nutrient transporter genes expression in egg type chickens.
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best buffalo breeds of the world i.e. 'Murrah'. There is a
great demand of this high yielding elite breed not only from
within but outside the country. The present study
investigates the existing status of Murrah buffalo marketing
pattern in Haryana. It was found that majority of the
beneficiaries (78.75%) and non-beneficiaries (65.63%) decided
to purchase whereas, 75.00% beneficiaries and 65.63% nonbeneficiaries
decided to sell the buffaloes by owners
themselves. The preferred place of marketing of buffalo was
village itself. Whereas preferred season of sell or purchase
was winter. Dairy characteristic mainly milk yield considered
as major criteria of selection of Murrah buffalo owner during
purchase. Majority of the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries
were interested in recording 2-3 milking before purchasing
the Murrah buffaloes. It was also evident that the
respondents were practicing the various improved
identification and selection practices during sale and purchase
to a greater extent, but there is a need to emphasize upon
the buffalo keepers to veterinary check-up practices to ensure
the sale and purchase of healthy buffaloes.
changes that leads to lameness in later lactation. Extra supplementation of vitamins and minerals responsible for
hoof health is recommended in some dairy herds during this period. The present study was conducted by fortifying
10, 20 and 30 mg/d of biotin and 2 g/d of zinc sulphate during pre- and post-partum period (2 months before and 2
months after calving) of 40 high yielding lame crossbred KF cows, distributed into control and three treatment
groups. The study revealed that, fortification of transition diet with biotin and Zn significantly reduced the lameness
score and recovery time in supplemental groups compare to control group. In T-1, the lameness score was reduced
by 1.3, T-2 reduction was maximum by 2, T-3 by 1.5, and in control 0.02 with their respective recovery period of
hoof lesions were 38.9±1.1 (T-1) 19.12±1.8 (T-2), 25.3±1.4 (T-3) and 56.2±2.7 days. The overall glucose
concentration was observed significantly higher in T-2 group as compared to control group, while overall NEFA
and BHBA concentrations were significantly higher in control group as compared to other supplemental groups
after 120 days of supplementation. Thus, it can be concluded from the study that, lameness in high yielding cows
can be reduced by fortification of transition diet with biotin and zinc.
status of the beneficiaries as well as on productive and reproductive performance of the Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries.
‘Z’ test analysis indicated that there was significant difference in socio-economic status of the beneficiaries and non beneficiaries
viz; milk consumption, milk sale at 5 % level of probability, while; herd size, type of animal shed, material possession, milk
production, annual income from dairying, annual gross income of the respondents at 1 % level of probability. Similarly, there
was significant difference in productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries and non
beneficiaries viz; age at first calving, calving interval, at 5 % level of probability; while, number of AIs required per conception,
lactation length, dry period, average lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield and peak yield at 1 % level of probability.
Most of the beneficiaries (73.75%) had medium level overall impact of IMDS on socio-economic status of the beneficiaries
followed by high (17.50%) and low (8.75%). Whereas, medium level overall impact of IMDS was found on the productive
and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the majority beneficiaries (89.38%) followed by high impact on few
(10.63%). Such development programmes should be promoted for the improvement of socio economic status of farmers as
well as improvement of milk productivity of the animals.
and differential expression of nutrient transporter genes in egg type chickens (crosses of White Leghorn) was studied.
Significant decrease (P=0.001) in yolk utilization (in all the FD chicks) and relative weight of gizzard, intestine, liver
and pancreas was observed in 24 and 36 hrs FD chicks. The 36 hrs FD chicks recorded lower (P=0.001) body
weight, lower feed intake and inferior FCR, decreased serum glucose, but higher cholesterol and uric acid level
than the control (immediate fed group) or 6 hrs FD chicks. Villi height in duodenum, jejunum and ileum decreased
(P=0.001) but villi width increased (P=0.001) with increase in FD period and significant changes were observed
particularly in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. Relative expression of Cdx gene decreased with age of the bird and the feed
restriction period. Expression of SGLT, FABP gene was not associated with the feed deprivation period, while that of
EAAT3 gene increased in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. No difference was observed in bursa, spleen and thymus weight.
In vivo humoral and cellular immune response was significantly better in chicks FD for 6, 12 and 24 hrs than control
and 36 hrs FD chicks. Expression of immunity related genes IL-6 and TLR-2 increased as the FD period increased.
It may concluded that PH feed deprival for first 12 hrs did not affect growth performance, intestinal morphology and
immune response but feed withdrawal for 24 or 36 hrs adversely affect the intestinal morphology and few nutrient
transporter genes expression in egg type chickens.
best buffalo breeds of the world i.e. 'Murrah'. There is a
great demand of this high yielding elite breed not only from
within but outside the country. The present study
investigates the existing status of Murrah buffalo marketing
pattern in Haryana. It was found that majority of the
beneficiaries (78.75%) and non-beneficiaries (65.63%) decided
to purchase whereas, 75.00% beneficiaries and 65.63% nonbeneficiaries
decided to sell the buffaloes by owners
themselves. The preferred place of marketing of buffalo was
village itself. Whereas preferred season of sell or purchase
was winter. Dairy characteristic mainly milk yield considered
as major criteria of selection of Murrah buffalo owner during
purchase. Majority of the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries
were interested in recording 2-3 milking before purchasing
the Murrah buffaloes. It was also evident that the
respondents were practicing the various improved
identification and selection practices during sale and purchase
to a greater extent, but there is a need to emphasize upon
the buffalo keepers to veterinary check-up practices to ensure
the sale and purchase of healthy buffaloes.
changes that leads to lameness in later lactation. Extra supplementation of vitamins and minerals responsible for
hoof health is recommended in some dairy herds during this period. The present study was conducted by fortifying
10, 20 and 30 mg/d of biotin and 2 g/d of zinc sulphate during pre- and post-partum period (2 months before and 2
months after calving) of 40 high yielding lame crossbred KF cows, distributed into control and three treatment
groups. The study revealed that, fortification of transition diet with biotin and Zn significantly reduced the lameness
score and recovery time in supplemental groups compare to control group. In T-1, the lameness score was reduced
by 1.3, T-2 reduction was maximum by 2, T-3 by 1.5, and in control 0.02 with their respective recovery period of
hoof lesions were 38.9±1.1 (T-1) 19.12±1.8 (T-2), 25.3±1.4 (T-3) and 56.2±2.7 days. The overall glucose
concentration was observed significantly higher in T-2 group as compared to control group, while overall NEFA
and BHBA concentrations were significantly higher in control group as compared to other supplemental groups
after 120 days of supplementation. Thus, it can be concluded from the study that, lameness in high yielding cows
can be reduced by fortification of transition diet with biotin and zinc.
status of the beneficiaries as well as on productive and reproductive performance of the Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries.
‘Z’ test analysis indicated that there was significant difference in socio-economic status of the beneficiaries and non beneficiaries
viz; milk consumption, milk sale at 5 % level of probability, while; herd size, type of animal shed, material possession, milk
production, annual income from dairying, annual gross income of the respondents at 1 % level of probability. Similarly, there
was significant difference in productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the beneficiaries and non
beneficiaries viz; age at first calving, calving interval, at 5 % level of probability; while, number of AIs required per conception,
lactation length, dry period, average lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield and peak yield at 1 % level of probability.
Most of the beneficiaries (73.75%) had medium level overall impact of IMDS on socio-economic status of the beneficiaries
followed by high (17.50%) and low (8.75%). Whereas, medium level overall impact of IMDS was found on the productive
and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes of the majority beneficiaries (89.38%) followed by high impact on few
(10.63%). Such development programmes should be promoted for the improvement of socio economic status of farmers as
well as improvement of milk productivity of the animals.
and differential expression of nutrient transporter genes in egg type chickens (crosses of White Leghorn) was studied.
Significant decrease (P=0.001) in yolk utilization (in all the FD chicks) and relative weight of gizzard, intestine, liver
and pancreas was observed in 24 and 36 hrs FD chicks. The 36 hrs FD chicks recorded lower (P=0.001) body
weight, lower feed intake and inferior FCR, decreased serum glucose, but higher cholesterol and uric acid level
than the control (immediate fed group) or 6 hrs FD chicks. Villi height in duodenum, jejunum and ileum decreased
(P=0.001) but villi width increased (P=0.001) with increase in FD period and significant changes were observed
particularly in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. Relative expression of Cdx gene decreased with age of the bird and the feed
restriction period. Expression of SGLT, FABP gene was not associated with the feed deprivation period, while that of
EAAT3 gene increased in 24 or 36 hrs FD chicks. No difference was observed in bursa, spleen and thymus weight.
In vivo humoral and cellular immune response was significantly better in chicks FD for 6, 12 and 24 hrs than control
and 36 hrs FD chicks. Expression of immunity related genes IL-6 and TLR-2 increased as the FD period increased.
It may concluded that PH feed deprival for first 12 hrs did not affect growth performance, intestinal morphology and
immune response but feed withdrawal for 24 or 36 hrs adversely affect the intestinal morphology and few nutrient
transporter genes expression in egg type chickens.