Milk composition of goats reared under field condition

Abstract

Milk samples from 4 adopted villages and institute flock were collected and analysed for major milk constituents, pH and titrable acidity (TA) during the month of February-April. The milk samples From villages revealed significant (P<0.5) difference in fat, TS, SNF, casein, pH and TA but-not in ash content. Breed differences with respect to water, fat, TS contents and TA were noticeable. Milk from Barbari and Jamunapari type animals had higher fat (3.86-3.93%) and TS (12.15-12,25%) than nondescript and Sironi goats, The parity and stage of factation did not affect the milk composition. The ash content in milk from dams having single kid was higher (0.85%) than twins (0.80%). Compared to farm, milk samples from villages had lower TS (11,66%) and fat (3.45%) contents and higher pH (6.59).