First lactation production performance of Mehsana buffaloes under Field Progeny testing Programme in Semi-arid region of Gujarat


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Authors

  • BHAVESH M PRAJAPATI Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2941-9193
  • Jay PRAKASH GUPTA Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2012-3633
  • JAGDISH D CHAUDHARI Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
  • GIRISH A PARMAR Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
  • HARSHAD H PANCHASARA Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
  • Hareshbhai D Chauhan Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
  • Kanubhai J Ankuya Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
  • M N PRAJAPATI Dudhsagar Research and Development Association, Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana, Gujarat

Keywords:

Average test day fat yield, First wet average, Genetic and non-genetic parameters, Mehsana buffaloes

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out using data of first lactation production records of 7825 Mehsana buffaloes sired by 200 bulls spread over a period of 25 years (1989-2013), collected from the Dudhsagar Research and Development Association (DURDA), Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana to obtain the genetic and non-genetic parameters of first lactation total milk yield (FLTMY), first lactation length (FLL), first wet average (FWA) and average test day fat yield (ATDFY). The effects of non-genetic factors were assessed by fixed linear model. Heritability and phenotypic/genetic correlations were estimated by paternal half sib correlation method. Period of calving, season of calving and age group was significant for all the traits. Cluster had significant effect on all the traits except FLL. The heritability for FLTMY, FWA and ATDFY was high in magnitude and thus indicates sufficient additive genetic variance for affecting the selection to improve the traits genetically. The first lactation total milk yield had positive phenotypic and genetic correlation with FLL, FWA and ATDFY.

Author Biographies

  • BHAVESH M PRAJAPATI, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
    M.VSc. Scholar (Animal Genetics and Breeding), SDAU
  • Jay PRAKASH GUPTA, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
    Assistant professor,
    Dept. of Animal Genetics and Breeding,
    Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
  • JAGDISH D CHAUDHARI, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
    Assistant professor,
    Dept. of Animal Genetics and Breeding,
    Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
  • GIRISH A PARMAR, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
    M.VSc. Scholar (Animal Genetics and Breeding), SDAU
  • HARSHAD H PANCHASARA, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU

    Research Scientist, Livestock Research Station,

    Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU

  • Hareshbhai D Chauhan, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU

    Assistant Professor,

    Dept. of Livestock Production and Management,

    Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University

  • Kanubhai J Ankuya, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
    Scientist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khedbrahma, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SDAU
  • M N PRAJAPATI, Dudhsagar Research and Development Association, Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana, Gujarat
    Manager T.I., Dudhsagar Research and Development Association,  Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana

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Submitted

2017-11-19

Published

2018-08-18

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 4 (2018)

Section

ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS

How to Cite

PRAJAPATI, B. M., GUPTA, J. P., CHAUDHARI, J. D., PARMAR, G. A., PANCHASARA, H. H., Chauhan, H. D., Ankuya, K. J., & PRAJAPATI, M. N. (2018). First lactation production performance of Mehsana buffaloes under Field Progeny testing Programme in Semi-arid region of Gujarat. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 71(4). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJDS/article/view/75932