PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCES OF SWAMP BUFFALOES OF ASSAM
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Authors
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S. ISLAM
Department of Livestock Production and Management
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara, Guwahati – 781 022
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A.K. GOGOI
Department of Livestock Production and Management
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara, Guwahati – 781 022
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J.K. SAIKIA
Department of Livestock Production and Management
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara, Guwahati – 781 022
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J. SAHARIA
Department of Livestock Production and Management
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara, Guwahati – 781 022
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A. GOHAIN
Department of Livestock Production and Management
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara, Guwahati – 781 022
Abstract
ABSTRACT
A survey was carried out to study productive performances of swamp buffaloes of
Assam. Average lactation length, lactation milk yield, peak yield, and days to attain peak yield
were found to be 237.06 ± 0.74 days, 448.38 ± 1.67 kg, 3.41 ± 0.02 kg and 54.16 ± 0.19 days
respectively. Lactation length was found to be affected significantly by type of animal, location
and season of calving while lactation order exerted non significant effect. Lactation milk yield
and peak yield was found to be affected significantly by type of animal, location, lactation order
and season of calving. Days to attain peak yield was found to be affected significantly only by
season of calving while location, type of animal, lactation order exerted non significant effect.
Key words : Swamp buffalo, Assam, Productive traits
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A survey was carried out to study productive performances of swamp buffaloes of
Assam. Average lactation length, lactation milk yield, peak yield, and days to attain peak yield
were found to be 237.06 ± 0.74 days, 448.38 ± 1.67 kg, 3.41 ± 0.02 kg and 54.16 ± 0.19 days
respectively. Lactation length was found to be affected significantly by type of animal, location
and season of calving while lactation order exerted non significant effect. Lactation milk yield
and peak yield was found to be affected significantly by type of animal, location, lactation order
and season of calving. Days to attain peak yield was found to be affected significantly only by
season of calving while location, type of animal, lactation order exerted non significant effect.
Key words : Swamp buffalo, Assam, Productive traits
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