Effect of floor types on the total viable count (TVC) in milk and health status of crossbred cows under field condition

Kandarpa Boruah; A  DEKA; J  HUSSAIN; J  SAHARIA; A  PHOOKAN; S  TAMULI

doi:10.56093/ijans.v95i8.167360

Authors

Kandarpa Boruah Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur-787051
A DEKA College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Assam
J HUSSAIN College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Assam
J SAHARIA College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Assam
A PHOOKAN College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Assam
S TAMULI College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Assam

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v95i8.167360

Keywords:

Floor, Foot and leg disorders, Mastitis, TVC

Abstract

This present study revealed that microbial quality of milk, in terms to total viable counts (TVC) was significantly poor in cows reared on wooden floor, the incidence of leg and foot disorders was significantly higher on brick floor and the incidence of clinical mastitis was recorded to be significantly maximum on the wooden floor. Out of various leg and foot disorders, significantly highest cases were those of elongation of hoof. It can be concluded that the concrete floor is more advantageous than the wooden and bricked floors in respect of milk quality. The prevailing foot and leg disorders and skin lesions observed on concrete floor under the present study may be additionally managed with the support of cow mat, pad etc.

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