Effect of Supplementing Rumen Protected Choline and Fat during Transition Period on Body Parameters of Periparturient Gir Cows
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Authors
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Miteshkumar Ravjibhai Chavda
College of Veterinary Science & A. H.
Kamdhenu University, Junagadh
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Harish H. Savsani
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Viral V. Gamit
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Mahesh R. Gadariya
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Ghanshyam P. Sabapara
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Deendayal D. Garg
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Vijay K. Karangiya
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Yash G. Kanasagara
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Rinkesh B. Makwana
Keywords:
Body weight, Body condition score, Rumen protected choline, Rumen protected fat, Transient Gir cowsAbstract
The present experiment was carried out on 24 advanced pregnant Gir cows to evaluate the effect of peripartum supplementation of rumen protected choline (RPC) and rumen protected fat (RPF) alone and in combination on body parameters of Gir cows. The cows were divided into 4 treatment groups (n=6 in each) on the basis of their parity, body weight and previous lactation yield. Cows in T1 group (control) were fed basal diet, in T2, T3 and T4 groups were additionally supplemented with RPC @ 45 g/day, RPF @ 80 g/d and RPC @ 45 g/day + RPF @ 80 g/d along with basal diet, respectively starting from 30 ± 15 days before expected date of calving to 60 days postpartum. The animals were fed as per ICAR (2013) feeding standard. Overall mean fortnightly body weight (kg) and body condition score were significantly (p<0.001) higher in T2 and T3 groups as compared to T1 (control) group indicating that supplementation of RPC and RPF alone during peripartum period improves body weight and body condition score of periparturient Gir cows, while supplementing RPC and RPF in combination did not show any synergistic effect on body parameters.
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