Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2016)
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Dairy Farming in a Selected Char Area of Northern Bangladesh: Prospect of Profitability and Contribution to Livelihood Improvement
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess the profitability of dairy farming in a char area of Northern Bangladesh and to evaluate the role of dairy farming to improve farmers’ livelihood. A total of 200 poorest households with dairying (100 treated and 100 controlled) and 200 with non-dairying were selected out of 520 households using simple random sampling technique. Majority of respondents in both the groups were males, aged between 36 …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Housing Patterns for Dairy Cattle in Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: A field work was conducted to assess the effect of climatic variables on dairy cattle under different housing patterns in Nilgiri, the Hilly zone of Tamil Nadu, India. Initially a survey was conducted in this agroclimatic zone of Tamil Nadu with a prestructured interview schedule for identifying the present dairy cattle housing patterns, production and management measures. The annual compounded growth rates of T. maximum, T. minimum and temperature humidity …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Barbari Goats in Semi-Arid Region of India: A Review
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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Structured Lipids: A Unique Designer Lipid
Abstract: Structured lipids (SLs) generally refer to any fats that are modified or restructured from natural oils and fats or fatty acids primarily containing short or medium chain fatty acids and preferably essential fatty acids. The function and properties of structured lipids depend on the type of fatty acids moieties present and the position of their attachment to the backbone. Availability of SLs tightly relates to the new discoveries and collection …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Heterosis–Genetic Basis and Utilization for Improvement of Dairy Cattle: A Review
Abstract: The phenomenon in which progeny of crosses between inbred lines or purebred populations are better than the expected average of the two populations or lines for a particular trait is known as heterosis. Utilization of heterosis is the main goal of crossbreeding. The amount of heterosis maintained in a herd depends on the type of crossbreeding system selected for breeding. Heterosis includes greater viability, faster growth rate and greater milk …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 40–50 Read article