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    Lactation Persistency and its Genetic Evaluation in Cattle—A Review

    By Subrata Koloi, Kanai Pathak, M. Karunakaran, Ajoy Mandal

    Abstract: Lactation persistency, an economically important trait for dairy animal, can be defined as the capacity of a cow to continue milk production at a high level after the peak yield. High persistent cows are expected to have higher lactation production, longer productive life and considered as efficient producers. Moreover, lactation persistency has a great influence on the health, reproduction and feed costs of dairy cows. Different environmental factors viz., season …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article

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    Application of Genomic Selection in Livestock Improvement

    By Ajoy Mandal, S. K. Das, M. Karunakaran, C. Bhakat, T. K. Dutta

    Abstract: Livestock contributes significantly to the livelihood of rural poor in our country and has enormous potential to reduce poverty. There is a predicted increase in demand for animal food products in India by 2020 and a rapidly growing market is also coming up. Livestock revolution will provide a better opportunity for poor farmers for benefiting from the rapidly growing market and thereafter providing a better food security for our country’s …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article

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    Performance Evaluation of Barbari Goats in Semi-Arid Region of India: A Review

    By Ajoy Mandal, R. Behera, S. Rai, M. Karunakaran, T.K. Dutta

    Abstract: Barbari goat, a medium sized dual purpose goat breed in India, is known for its good lactation performance, high prolificacy, early maturity, low kidding interval, high kidding rate and better growth rate. The average weights of kids at birth, 3, 6, 9 and 12 month of age were 1.66±0.47, 5.88±0.41, 9.36±0.17, 12.85±0.25 and 16.08±0.35 kg, respectively. The average pre-weaning (0–3 months) daily weight gain was 59.9 g while post weaning …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–29 Read article

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