Effect of non-genetic factors and body condition score on udder health and milk composition traits of Rathi cattle


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Authors

  • Navav singh, SANJITA SHARMA VISHNU SHARMA, Samita Saini Rajeev Joshi and MONIKA KARNANI Department of Livestock Production Management Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER), Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Abstract

The present study was conducted to understand the effect of various non-genetic factors on udder health
and the correlation of Body Condition Score (BCS) with milk composition traits of Rathi cows maintained
at Livestock Research Station (LRS), College of Veterinary and Animal Science, PGIVER, RAJUVAS,
Bikaner, Rajasthan. Milk samples from 50 Rathi cows were collected and analyzed for milk composition
parameters and Somatic Cell count. BCS of each animal was measured. Data regarding parity and stage
of lactation were collected from the record register maintained at farm. The parity reflected a significant
(P<0.05) effect on SCC. The effect of stage of lactation revealed a non-significant (P>0.05) effect on the
Log10 SCC. Except fat percent, all other constituents (i.e. protein, SNF, lactose, density and freezing pint)
were positively correlated (P< 0.05) with BCS.

Author Biography

  • Navav singh, SANJITA SHARMA VISHNU SHARMA, Samita Saini Rajeev Joshi and MONIKA KARNANI, Department of Livestock Production Management Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER), Jaipur (Rajasthan)
    1 Corresponding author: Assistant Professor, Deptt. of LPM,
    PGIVER, Jaipur.
    2 Professor & Head, Deptt. of LPM, PGIVER, Jaipur.
    3 Professor, Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, PGIVER, Jaipur.
    4 Assistant Professor, Deptt. of AG&B, PGIVER, Jaipur.
    5 Professor, Deptt. of AG&B, PGIVER, Jaipur.
    6 Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Animal Nutrition, PGIVER,
    Jaipur.

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Submitted

21-11-2019

Published

17-10-2020

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1-2 (2019): Indian Jouranl of Animal Production and Management

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How to Cite

Rajeev Joshi and MONIKA KARNANI, N. singh, S. S. V. S. S. S. (2020). Effect of non-genetic factors and body condition score on udder health and milk composition traits of Rathi cattle. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 35(1-2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAPM/article/view/95536