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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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Use of Area Specific Mineral Mixture to Ameliorate Region Specific Reproductive Problems in Ruminants
Abstract: Reproductive inefficiency in ruminant cows is one of the most important global problems affecting the profitability of the farm. Some trace minerals like Ca, P, Cu, Zn, Co and Mn have important roles to maximise reproductive performances. Even marginal deficiency of these minerals can impair reproduction showing clinical signs of deficiency. Effects of mineral deficiency and metabolic disorders in all categories of dairy animals have been observed due to lower …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Interventions and Package of Practices needed to Enhance Farmer’s Income through Livestock
Abstract: Livestock plays a vital role in Indian economy. In India, large number of population is dependent on livestock for their livelihood. India has vast store of livestock breeds but milk productivity is still low in the country as compared to many countries. Various livestock species contributes differently to the income of poor and marginal farmers but among different livestock species, cattle and buffalo are largely maintained by farmers to earn …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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A Review on Psidium Guajava
Abstract: Psidium guajava is an evergreen shrub belongs to Myrtaceae family and commonly known as guava. It contains phenolic compounds and acts as anti-oxidant properties as well as immunostimulant. It has a higher number of vitamins and minerals. Every part of this plant contains various phytochemicals like quercetin, rutin, kaempferol, gallic acid, epicatechin, ursolic acid, glucosides, guavanoic acid, guava coumaric acid, saponins, terpenoids are present. It shows various pharmacological activities like …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Milk Fat and its Role in Human Health
Abstract: Milk fat, a variable component influenced by dairy cattle diets, plays crucial roles in the body as an insulator, energy source, and transporter of fat-soluble vitamins. Understanding its composition and impact on health is essential, given its complexity and interaction with dietary fats. Lipids, including essential fatty acids, contribute to bodily functions and influence eicosanoid production. The introduction of supplemental fats can alter fatty acid synthesis, affecting health outcomes. Conjugated …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Ethnozoological Study of Hill Stream Fish Inhabiting the Streams and the Tributaries of the Chambal River in South-Eastern Rajasthan (India)
Abstract: ABSTRACTEthnozoological importance of the hill stream fish was studied. Tribals and other local inhabitants of the region under study employ some indigenous fishing methods like usage of piscicidal plants, viz., Butea monosperma, Terminalia arjuna, Casearia elliptica, Madhuca indica, Phyllanthus emblica, Holoptelea integrifolia, Aegle marmelos, Euphorbia neriifolia, Nicotiana tabacum, Balanites aegyptiaca, etc., and other novel fishing methods in streams and tributaries, stream creeks and brooks. They have developed methods for prolonged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Traditional Healthcare Uses of Wild Plants Prevalent in Haldwani Forest Area, Central Himalaya
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe Haldwani forest division lies in the lower foothills of Central Himalayas in Uttarkhand state and covers an area of 1140 sq. km. The division represents a wide range of altitude, slopes, drainage and soils giving rise to a variety of forest types from tropical semi-evergreen to moist temperate. The hilly people from high altitude come down with their families and with their livestock during November-December. The tribals, viz., Doliyas …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Humankind should prioritize investing resources into adapting to climate change
Abstract: This article is a scientific review, first, of the consequences of global warming and climate change, and second, of the urgent ways for humanity to adapt to these climate changes. It is shown that an increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, as well as an increase in its average temperature, correlates well with an increase in the number of natural disasters and, accordingly, an increase in budget …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 6–26 Read article
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Effect of Global Warming on Livestock Production and Reproduction: An Overview
Abstract: Global warming refers to the increase in the earth’s average temperature due to the accumulation of green house gases in the atmosphere. Due to global warming, there is a climate change which poses alarming challenge to the development of livestock sector in India with an anticipated rise in temperature between 2.3 and 4.8°C together with increased precipitation. This causes thermal stress to animals. Effect of thermal stress on animal health …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Transgenic or Genetically Modified Farm Animals and their Applications: A Review
Abstract: Abstract Transgenic are genetically modified organisms having DNA from different source introduced into their genome. Genetic alteration of livestock species is advantageous to human health as important pharmaceutical proteins can be produced in economic and efficient ways. Transgenic animals like mice, rat and hamster etc. are also used to study human diseases. Transgenic livestock species comprised of different kinds of animals are modified with the purpose of improving economically important …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Bovine Mastitis and its Treatment Strategies
Abstract: Mastitis remains a major challenge to the dairy industry in terms of economic losses occurring throughout the world. Bovine mastitis is the endemic, persistent and inflammatory reaction of the mammary gland and/or udder tissue of milch animals particularly medium to high yielding dairy cattle, usually in and around peri-parturient period caused by various infectious or non-infectious etiological agents. It is a global problem as it affects animal health, milk production …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–16 Read article