2 publications

• Published Subscription 21 Apr 2018

  Prolific Garole Sheep: Pride of Bengal

  By Ajoy Mandal, Prabir Kumar Karmakar, R. Behera, S. Pan

  Abstract: AbstractGarole, a micro sheep breed of India, are distributed in the Sundarban area of 24-Parganas district of West Bengal and is famous for high prolificacy rate, resistance to foot rot disease, grazing in knee-deep water, good adaptability to hot humid conditions and high mothering instinct for their neonates. This meat type animal is of short stature with a light brown coarse texture coat and produces coarse wool, good quality skin …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–19 Read article →

• Published Subscription 21 Apr 2018

  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 →