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A Basic Study on Production Performance of Local Cows Under a Typical Village Condition of Mymensingh District

M .A. Hossain*
Department of Dairy Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. A. Hashem
Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. A. S. Khan
Department of Dairy Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present piece of research work was conducted to find out the present condition of native cattle rearing, milk production and reproductive parameters and to give important suggestion for production constraints. The experiment was conducted at a nearby village named Boira adjacent to Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh having eighty three local cows and seventeen heifers were taken under this study from 72 farmers selected with direct interview. Data was compiled statistically only for tabular, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Body weight and condition score of the observed value were 173.23 ± 32.03 kg and 2.55 ±0.34, respectively. Average daily intake of feed was 12.5 kg (fresh basis) and 7.72 kg (DM basis). From the results of experiment, it was found that average daily milk yield of the indigenous cows for whole lactation period was 1.43 ± 0.58 kg. The mean value of hemoglobin, packed cell volume and fat percentage was 7.8±1.00 (g 100 ml-1), 52± 52.10 (%) and 57.6±9.1g/kg, respectively. Age at first calving for local cows found 52.8 ± 13.32 months and calving interval was 417.6±109.5 days. Birth weight of the local calves found 14.43±2.56 kg. Average number of eggs of parasite was 53 per gram of feces. From the study it can be concluded that morphometrics, production and reproduction traits of indigenous cows was favorable and profitable practice in selected areas.

Keywords: Basic study, Local cows, Production performance, Village condition

Location: Boira which is about two kilometer away from Bangladesh Agricultural University; Mymensingh Campus

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Cow

Objectives:

The present piece of study was undertaken with following objectives: To know the present management condition of local cows, To know the present production level of local cows and to know the present reproductive status of local cows.

Methodology:

Management of cattle site One typical village named Boira which is about two kilometer away from Bangladesh Agricultural University; Mymensingh Campus had been chosen and selected for this trial. The villagers are mostly resource poor farmers (small holder farmers). And 22% of them were landless but every family has some indigenous cattle. The village was well communicated from the University; the farmers were really cooperative and much interested for this type of study. Constant visit and collection of data from farmer’s level was easy and possible as better communication exists between the village and University campus. The cows of villagers are generally used for multi purpose such as dairy, draught and meat. Rice straw was the main source of the animals as residual part of crop. Very little roadside green grass used as succulent feed. Wheat bran, oil cake and common salt were fed to the animals by the comparatively better off farmers. Animals are mainly stall feed and sometimes tethered. Number of animals in study Seventy two individual farmers having totaled 83 indigenous cows and 17 indigenous heifers were taken for this study. Baseline data were collected having 100 animals through direct interviewing with 72 farmers. The animals received as usual feed supplied by the farmers of that area on the basis of availability. Productivity and fertility indices Cows were milked once in the morning. Calves were usually tied up at night and they had free access to their dam during the whole day .Productivity had been monitored by supplied International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) draft data sheets for measurement of milk production and changes in live weight, condition score (1-5) and from various reproductive indices e. g. at first parturition, interval between parturition and start of sexual cycle/conception, conception rate, number of calves boned/ weaned etc. Scheduled visits and Sampling Eighty three cows and 17 heifers had already been chosen for this trial and had been ear tagged (1-100) for identification. The cows, calves, heifers and milk yield were weighed daily. Details on the variations in ambient temperature and rainfall were recorded from Bangladesh Agricultural University meteorological station. Fecal eggs were examined for parasitism from the collected fecal sample of individual animal. Methods of Feeding Cows were fed as usual traditional system by the villagers. Most of the animals were mainly stall fed and sometimes tethered. Determination of Dry matter, crude protein (CP) and Ash were done according to AOAC (1984) in the laboratory of the Department of Animal Nutrition. RDP, UDP, digestibility of CP and DM were done according to Scottish Agricultural College bulletin (1984). Condition Score and Daily Milk Yield Body condition of the cows had been estimated monthly. Scottish Agricultural College grading i. e. 1-5 had been used for this purpose. Our indigenous cows score ranges are between 2.0 to 3.0. Milk yield of individual cows were recorded daily. Statistical Analysis The study was data base type experiment but not trial type experiment. The data was not compiled in design of experiment. Analysis was done mainly through tabular and statistical analysis such as percentages, mean and standard deviation etc.

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 9(2): 115-120, 2016 ISSN 1999-7361

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In conclusion, above reveals that there are marked differences of performance of indigenous cattle regarding morphometrics characterization, productive and reproductive traits in selected area as well as throughout the whole areas of Bangladesh..These characterizations might be helpful for research and extension peoples for further relevant studies.

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