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- Effect of Level of Jersey Inheritance in Crossbred Cattle on Subsequent Milk Yield
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1 Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-NDRI, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
3 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-NDRI, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
1 Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-NDRI, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
3 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-NDRI, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 13-18Abstract
This study was conducted to see the effect of level of Jersey inheritance in cross bred cattle on subsequent milk production. The data subsequent milk production of Jersey (J) and Red Sindhi (RS) cows maintained at dairy farm, Sundersan School of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Allahabad were recorded form the history sheets of the animals maintained during this period (1930-1962) for the basis of this study. Jersey Sindhi crosses were divided into 4 geneticgroups consisting of 17, 11, 51 and 24 animals in G1 (1/2J × 1/2RS), G2 (3/8 J X 5/8 RS), G3 (1/4 J × 3/4RS), G4 (1/8J × 7/8 RS). The effects of Jersey inheritance on subsequent milk production were recorded. Dry period has a non-significant effect on subsequent milk yield in all crosses except in 3/8J × 5/8 RS crosses a significant effect was observed on milk yield only. Therefore, due emphasis should be given to the crosses having exotic inheritance 62.5 per cent for selection and cross breeding.Keywords
Cross Bred, Jersey, Red Sindhi, Lactation.
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- Effect of Different Colours of Light on Performance of Caged Broilers
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1 Department of Livestock Production And Management, Sundaresan School Of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
3 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
1 Department of Livestock Production And Management, Sundaresan School Of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
3 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 24-29Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of the broiler chicken (body weight, feed intake and feed conversion ratio) at the fifth week of age. The broiler chicks were weighed, leg banded and distributed randomly into four groups as treatments, battery type iron cages, feeders, waters and other equipments were thoroughly cleaned disinfected, dried, sterilized by blow torch and finally fumigated by use of mixture of KMnO4 (potassium permanganates) and formaldehyde before use. The chicks were fed ad libitum with standard starter ration containing CP: 22 per cent and ME:2900 k.cal./kg feed upto 3 weeks age and then after broiler finisher ration with CP: 19 per cent and ME: 3000 k.cal./kg feed upto 5 weeks age. The broiler chicks of all groups were kept under similar management practices except lighting regimes as per treatment upto five (5) weeks age in battery type iron cages in laboratory. It is concluded colours of light did not show any significant effect on feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) in broilers. The colour of light has a significant effect on the weight gain at the fifth week of age. The milky white and yellow colours of light are effective to obtain higher weekly body weight at five weeks age of caged broilers.Keywords
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- The Effects of Different Treatments of Pre-Milking Manual Tactile Teat Stimulation on Day-to-Day Variation in Milk Yield, Milk Components, Main Milking Phase, Total Milking Time and Average Milk Flow Rate in Crossbred Cattle
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1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
2 Department of Livestock Production and Management, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
3 Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynecology and Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
4 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
2 Department of Livestock Production and Management, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
3 Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynecology and Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
4 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 43-48Abstract
The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of different treatments of udder stimulation on day to day variations in milk parameters in cross bred cows. In group T1, milk yield was positively (P<0.01) correlated with main milking phase, total milking time and average milk flow rate. Milking duration was significantly (P<0.01) correlated with total milking time and average milk flow rate. Total milking time was showed positive (P<0.01) correlation with average milk flow rate. Fat percentage had positive (P<0.05) correlation with SNF (r=0.46). Significantly (P<0.05) positive correlation was observed between total solids with lactose and ash content. SNF was significantly (P<0.05) correlated with acidity. Specific gravity was positively (r=0.59) correlated with total solids. In T2, milk yield was significantly (P<0.01) correlated with main milking phase, total milking time, average milk flow rate (r = 0.99) and negatively (P<0.05) correlated with fat percentage. Main milking phase had positive correlation with total milking time and average milk flow rate and negative correlation with fat percentage. Total milking time was significantly correlated with average milk flow rate. Average milk flow rate had negative correlation with fat percentage (r=-0.71). In T3, milk yield was significantly correlated with main milking phase, total milking time and average milk flow rate and negatively with fat percentage (r=-0.55). Total milking time and average milk flow rate were positively correlated with main milking phase and milking duration was negatively correlated with fat percentage (r=-0.54). Total milking time was positively correlated with average milk flow rate and negatively correlated with fat. Fat percentage was negatively correlated with average milk flow rate was with. Ash content and acidity were positively correlated with total solids.Keywords
Teat, Tactile, Manual, Stimulation, Variation, Milk, Crossbred, Cattle.References
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- Scientific Artificial Insemination in Swine
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1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 60-64Abstract
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- Effect of Different Levels of Amla Powder (Emblica officinalis) on the Performance of Broilers
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1 Department of Animal Nutrition, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-NDRI, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
1 Department of Animal Nutrition, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-NDRI, KARNAL (HARYANA), IN
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Research Journal of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 16-19Abstract
Amla powder (Emblica officinalis) is an important source of vitamin C. This research was done at Sundaresen School of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The aim of this study was to determine weekly body weight and weekly feed intake supplemented with vitamin C powder in following different levels. A total of 45 day old chicks (DOC) of same hatch were distributed into five groups i.e. T0 (Control), treatments T1, T2, T3 and T4 with three sub groups comprising of three birds. T0 (control) were fed with standard ration recommended by NRC. The birds of T1, T2, T3 and T4 were supplemented ration with supplemented with 25g, 50g, 75g and 100g Amla powder/kg feed. In conclusion concluded that there was a beneficial effect of Amla powder supplementation in the diet of broilers on body weight and feed intake of broilers. From economic point of view ration supplemented with vit c @ 100g/kg feed was found the best compared to all the treatments.Keywords
Amla Powder, Growth, Body Weight, Broiler, Chicks.References
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- Animal Husbandry: Livelihood Security of Small and Marginal Farmers in India
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1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL, (HARYANA), IN
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Research Journal of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 47-50Abstract
No Abstract.Keywords
Livelihood Security, Small, Marginal Farmers.References
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- Important Diseases Prevention Practices in Goat and Sheep Farm
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1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
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Rashtriya Krishi (English), Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 30-32Abstract
Goat and sheep rearing is common in rural India. It is an important source for income generation and poverty elevation. Goat and sheep not only provides milk and meat but wool, Mohair and Pashmina is also a source of income in some parts of India. Goat and Sheep milk and meat is a source of protein, Vitamin and many other essential minerals. Goat and Sheep are resistance to o programme.- Production and Management of Specific Pathogen Free and Gnobiotic Animals
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1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
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Rashtriya Krishi (English), Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 47-50Abstract
Specific pathogen free animals are those animals which are free from a group of particular pathogen but these animals are not necessarily free from other organism, which are not specified, in the conducted experiment. Gnotobiotic: A word derived from the Greek "gnotos" and "biota" meaning known flora and fauna. An animal stock or strain derived by aseptic cesarean section (or sterile hatching of eggs) which are reared and continuously maintained with germfree techniques. According to International Committee on Laboratory Animals (ICLA) "Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) animals, which are free of specified micro-organism and parasites but not necessarily free of on the ones which are not specified." Synonyms of SPF animals are-Disease free animals, healthy animals, pathogen free animals, clean animals, caesarian derived animals.References
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- Effect of Level of Jersey Inheritance on the Length of Dry Period in Cross Bred Cattle
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1 Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
1 Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
2 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 298-302Abstract
A study was conduct to estimate the effect of level of Jersey inheritance on the length of dry period in cross bred cattle. The data on dry period of Jersey (J) and Red Sindhi (RS) cows maintained at dairy farm, Sundersan School of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Allahabad (Deemed-to-be-University) were recorded form the history sheets of the animals maintained during this period (1930-1962) for the basis of this study. The data on dry period (DP) were recorded from history' sheets of 103 Jersey Sindhi crosses. Jersey Sindhi crosses were divided into 4 genetic-groups consisting of 17, 11, 51 and 24 animals in G1 (1/2J x 1/2RS), G2 (3/8 J x 5/8 RS), G3 (1/4 J x 3/4RS), G4 (1/8J x 7/8 RS). The effect of Jersey inheritance on dry period was recorded.The dry period of Jersey crosses pertaining to G1, G2 and G3 and G4 ranged from 50-81, 53-97 and 50-119 and 51-117 days, respectively. The mean dry period of Jersey crosses of genetic group G1, G2, G3 and G4 were 64.76, 68.81, 73.54 and 78.83 days, respectively. Genetic group of Jersey crosses had non-significant effect on the dry period of cows. Over the past few decades the investigations on determining the productive performance of cows have been in progress and considerable quantum of work has accumulated on this subject. This productive performance of cows is said to be influenced by number of environmental factor. If the any dairy animal having longer postpartum service period would have longer dry periods. New nutritional techniques, modern managemental and reproductive practices helps in shorten length of postpartum and it ultimately helps in decreasing the length of dry period.Keywords
Dry Period, Cross Bred, Jersey, Red Sindhi.References
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- Role and Importance of Light in Farm Animals and Birds
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1 Division of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 317-320Abstract
Photoperiod is the most common environmental factor monitored by animals to alter long-term physiological processes, particularly reproduction and production through its effect on physical activity, hormonal regulation, behaviour etc. Lighting of animal premises is essential elements of animal (Mitev, 2012). Solar radiation directly or indirectly exerts a profound effect on the behavior of animals. In the form of visible radiation (light), the photoperiod governs diurnal and seasonal activity patterns of the animal. Photoperiod is important for the improvement of production efficiency and profitability (Dahl, 2005).Keywords
Role, Importance of Light, Farm Animals, Birds.References
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