Seasonality of calving in Jaffarabadi buffaloes


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Authors

  • SN Ghodasara Author
  • KS Murthy Author
  • PU Gajbhiye Author
  • AR Ahlawat Author

Keywords:

calving, season, Jaffarabadi buffalo, photoperiodicity

Abstract

The pattern of calving in Jaffarabadi buffaloes was analysed in an organized farm. Calving records of 616 Jaffarabadi
buffaloes were used. Season and month had significant (p<0.01) effect on calving. Calving frequency was higher
during rainy season (45.45%) in Jaffarabadi buffalo followed by autumn (23.86%). Lowest percentage of calving
(7.31) was observed during summer season. September (18.02) and August (15.58) had maximum percentage of
calving followed closely by October (14.61%). July, November, December and January months recorded 11.85, 9.25,
7.63 and 5.51 % of calving, respectively. Pattern of calving is similar to other breeds of buffaloes throughout the
country and photoperiodicity seemed to play greater role in influencing season of calving.

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Submitted

2024-10-09

Published

2025-05-20

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2011)

Section

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How to Cite

SN Ghodasara, KS Murthy, PU Gajbhiye, & AR Ahlawat. (2025). Seasonality of calving in Jaffarabadi buffaloes. Journal of Livestock Biodiversity, 3(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JLB/article/view/157877