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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 |
This study characterises the morphometric and qualitative traits of adult lactating Gir cattle from the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, aiming to identify physical and behavioural features associated with milk yield to improve breed selection. Surveying 1,307 cows from four districts and engaging native breeders, the research recorded 27 qualitative traits (such as body coat colour, ear and horn shape, temperament, and milking behaviour) and 9 quantitative traits (including hump circumference, forehead dimensions, dewlap and tail measurements, body surface area, and peak milk yield). Statistical correlation and principal component analysis revealed that eleven morphometric traits had a significant association with milk production, with the first principal component explaining 43.45% of the overall variability. Top-ranked, favourable subtypes included non-spotted body coat, bright skin, tortuous milk vein, docile temperament, and peaceful milking behaviour, underscoring their economic value for breeding decisions. The findings suggest that targeted selection based on these traits supports both conservation of pure Gir cattle and enhancement of dairy productivity in Gujarat.
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