Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2015)
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A Detailed Study on Impact of Milk Marketing: Modern Constrictions and Prospects of Milk Productions Status in India
Abstract: India is the second highest milk producer in the world. Generally, milk is sold loose or in bottles or in polythene sachets. The present study was aimed to understand the relationship between consequences of milk packaging and consumer predilections. In brief, the present study deals with the recent trends in sale of milk, satisfaction of respondents toward quality, price, after-sales service and study about the customer satisfaction with regard to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Development of a New Kisspeptin Based Method of Ovulation Synchronization for Crossbred Dairy Heifers
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to develop a new method of synchronization of estrus/ovulation for crossbred cows based on kisspeptin, a potent secretagogue of GnRH. For the purpose, a total of 108 estrous cycles were studied in cyclic heifers. The animals divided equally in to two groups were treated either with ovsynch protocol of estrus synchronization (group-I; GnRH: day 0; PGF2α: day 7 and GnRH: day 9) or …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Mithun: A Promising Milch Animal of the Northeastern Hill Region of India
Abstract: Mithun (Bos frontalis), a rare bovine of Southeast Asia, is the descendent of wild Indian gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus). This unique animal is found mainly in four different states of the North-Eastern Hills region of India viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, and also in some locations of Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and China. Though the mithun is mainly reared for meat, it has the potential for milk production. Mithun …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Scope of Edible Packaging for Micronutrient Fortification of Dairy Products
Abstract: Edible films and coatings have long been used for food protection and shelf life improvement. Essential components for producing edible films and coatings are biopolymers, plasticizers and certain optional ingredients. Edible films and coatings have been used as vehicles for delivery of minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron and magnesium and also for delivery of vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C in food products …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Carbon Footprints of Dairy Animals: Causes and Its Mitigation
Abstract: Greenhouse gases are building up in the atmosphere to a larger degree leading to “global warming”. The total quantity of gaseous emissions of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual in one year; directly or indirectly is measured in terms of 'carbon footprint'. Livestock play an important role for emission of greenhouse gases through various ways like rumen fermentation, manure and fodder production, milk, beef production etc. The demand for livestock …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–11 Read article