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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Despite their substantial contribution to the dairy sector, detailed insights into the productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes remain limited and insufficiently explored. To address this research gap, a comprehensive study was conducted during 2023–24 in the Jaipur and Sikar districts of Rajasthan to assess key performance parameters of Murrah buffaloes. Data were systematically gathered from 480 buffaloes (240 each from Jaipur and Sikar) through structured interviews with 180 dairy farmers across eighteen purposively selected villages, utilizing a pre-tested and well-designed interview schedule. Results revealed significant regional variations in key performance parameters. The average daily milk yield was higher in Jaipur (9.31?±?0.09 litres) than in Sikar (8.27?±?0.26 litres), showing a significant difference of 1.04 litres (P?<?0.01). Similarly, lactation milk yield and peak yield were also significantly higher in Jaipur (2769.63?±?19.90 litres and 12.34?±?0.08 litres, respectively) than in Sikar (2415.34?±?72.87 litres and 11.54?±?0.24 litres), indicating superior productivity in Jaipur. The lactation length was slightly but significantly longer in Jaipur by 1.61 days (P?=?0.011). Reproductive performance indicators further demonstrated Jaipur's advantage. The dry period was shorter (104.81?±?1.13 vs. 108.40?±?2.64 days), age at first calving was earlier (1276.73?±?10.61 vs. 1384.40?±?0.34 days), service period was shorter (114.49?±?1.87 vs. 131.40?±?4.96 days), and fewer services per conception were required (1.79?±?0.05 vs. 1.92?±?0.15), all with statistically significant differences. Additionally, calving intervals were shorter in Jaipur (426.24?±?2.22 days) than in Sikar (440.70?±?5.21 days), indicating better reproductive efficiency. These findings underscore the superior management practices and productive-reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes in Jaipur district compared to Sikar, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to enhance dairy efficiency across regions.
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