MILK  COMPOSITION  OF  CROSSBRED  AND  DESI  CATTLE  MAINTAINED IN THE  SUB-TROPICAL HIGH RANGES  OF  KERALA

Bindya Liz Abraham; S.L. Gayathri

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v44i1.148046

Authors

Bindya Liz Abraham Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad- 673 576
S.L. Gayathri Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad- 673 576

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v44i1.148046

Keywords:

milk composition, indigenous, crossbred cattle

Abstract

A comparison of milk yield and composition of various indigenous and crossbred cattle was undertaken to evaluate their performance in the subtropical high altitudes of Kerala. A total of 173, 95, 63 and 63 morning milk samples from 42 CBHF, 12 Vechur, six Sahiwaland six Kankrej cows of early second lactation were analyzed for total solids, fat, solids-not-fat, lactose, protein and chloride by conventional methods. Least squares analysis revealed that breed and test-day climate significantly influenced the milk yield and composition (P >0.05). The mean lactation yield in Vechur, Sahiwal, Kankrej and CBHF were 514.62 ± 42.87 Kg, 1025.65 ± 358.15 Kg, 1102.45 ± 358.15 Kg and 1763.93 ± 128.16 Kg respectively. Kankrej had higher fat and total solids while Vechur had higher SNF, protein and lactose (P >0.05). Vechur had lesser seasonal fluctuations in major constituents, indicating it’s adaptability and climatic resilience as the native breed of Kerala.

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