Impact of Area-Specific Micronutrient Supplementation on Reproductive and Productive Performance of Buffaloes during the Periparturient Period
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Present study aimed to evaluate the impact of area-specific micronutrient supplementation on the reproductive and productive performance of sixteen advanced pregnant buffaloes during the peri-parturient period. The research was conducted over approximately two months following parturition, in villages around the College of Veterinary Science & A.H, Mhow. The buffaloes, all of the same breed and body weight, were randomly assigned to two equal groups (n = 8) for the study: Group I,(unsupplemented group / control), which continued on the existing ration, and Group II (supplemented group / treatment), which received the existing ration supplemented with 40 g of area-specific micronutrient supplement (ASMS) per animal per day. Both groups were maintained on the farmers' standard feeding practices for the entire 120-days experimental period. The study included fortnightly assessments of body weight, body condition score, dry matter intake (DMI), milk yield, milk composition, udder health (modified California mastitis test), and somatic cell count (SCC). Additionally, the body weight of the calves was recorded after parturition.The results showed no significant differences in body weight or DMI between the groups. However, the supplemented group had a 9.3% higher milk yield, though milk composition remained unaffected. Udder health was significantly better in the supplemented group, with no cases of mastitis compared to 7.5% in the unsupplemented group. Moreover, the supplemented group had significantly lower SCC and superior reproductive health, with no reproductive disorders observed. Calves born to the supplemented group had higher birth weight and demonstrated better growth by 60 days. In conclusion, area-specific micronutrient supplementation improved udder health, reproductive performance, and calf growth in buffaloes, indicating potential benefits for overall herd management.
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