COMPARISON OF BOOK VALUE AND AUCTION VALUE OF MEHSANA BUFFALOES DISPOSED AT AN ORGANIZED FARM


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Authors

  • NIKHIL A. JOSHI Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar
  • K. J. ANKUYA Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar
  • M. P. PATEL Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar
  • J.B Patel Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar

Abstract

An analysis was made on book value and auction value of Mehsana buffalo
disposed at organized farm Livestock Research Station, S. D. Agricultural University,
Sardarkrushinagar for the period of 05 years from 2009 to 2013. Total 72 buffaloes
(36.55 %) were auctioned due to various reasons. The average book value, auction value
and benefit over book value were Rs. 2616.42, Rs. 23387.67 and Rs. 20771.25 per
buffalo. Highest benefit (Rs. 21640.00 per animal) was obtained from the animals
disposed having reproductive disorders. Parity wise highest benefit has been gained from
the animal having 5th parity (Rs. 26607.00 per animal). On an average benefit of Rs.
20771.00 per animal from the auction of 72 milch buffaloes was gained. The buffaloes
disposed off due to various reasons was found significant (P<0.05) or book value
whereas non-significant for auction value and benefit over book value.
Keywords: Auction, Buffalo, Reason, Parity, Benefit.

Author Biographies

  • NIKHIL A. JOSHI, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar
    1Junior Research Fellow, Livestock Research Station,
    S. D. A. U., Sardarkrushinagar.
  • K. J. ANKUYA, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar
    2Assistant Research Scientist, Livestock Research
    Station, S. D. A. U., Sardarkrushinagar

  • M. P. PATEL, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar

    3Assistant Research Scientist, Livestock Research
    Station, S. D. A. U., Sardarkrushinagar


  • J.B Patel, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Sardarkrushingar

    4Research Scientist, Livestock Research Station, S. D.
    A. U., Sardarkrushinagar

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Submitted

13-04-2017

Published

08-05-2017

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3-4 (2014): Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management

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How to Cite

JOSHI, N. A., ANKUYA, K. J., PATEL, M. P., & Patel, J. (2017). COMPARISON OF BOOK VALUE AND AUCTION VALUE OF MEHSANA BUFFALOES DISPOSED AT AN ORGANIZED FARM. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 30(3-4). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAPM/article/view/69534