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Morphometric, Productive and Reproductive Characteristics of Cattle at Magura District

Md. Mostafijur Rahman
Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh.

Yasir Ahammad Arafat
Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh.

M.A. Jalil
Veterinary surgeon
District Veterinary Hospital, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Imrul Hasan Rasel

Soshe Ahmed
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

Md. Ashraful Islam
Departments of Dairy and Poultry Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A survey was conducted during the period of July 2012 to January 2013 to collect information on morphometric, productive, and reproductive traits of cattle at Magura district. A total of 44 cattle from selected farms/families were considered for the present study. There was wide variation among coat colors of the studied cattle population. The observed coat colors were Reddish (29.54%), Black with White spot (25%), White (18.18%), Black (11.36%), Grey (9.09%), and Ash (6.82%). The average wither height, heart Girth, body length, chest width, and tail length were 70.29±18.68, 96.14±49, 54.29±14.64, 20.29±3.73, and 51.57±18.51 cm respectively in males, and 90.03±21.13, 128.19±34.21, 84.11±24.82, 30.43±7.66, and 65.21±17 cm respectively in females. The average milk yield per day was 3.43±1.47 liters, lactation length was 250.77±34.03 days and the average dry period was 146.5±33.91 days. The average gestation length and calving intervals were 287.88±8.28 days and 467.86± 52.23 days respectively. The age at first calving was on an average of 40.47±10.04 months.

Keywords: Cattle, Morphometric, Productive, Reproductive characteristics

Location: Magura Sadar and Sreepur under Magura district in Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-07-2012

End Date: 00-01-2013

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

To evaluate the morphological, productive, and reproductive characterize the cattle of the Magura district in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in the 2 Upazila namely, Magura Sadar and Sreepur under Magura district in the year 2013. A total number of 44 cattle of different ages and sex were selected randomly from different locations of the study area. A total of 18 cattle owners were randomly selected for interview by the author keeping in mind the objectives of the study. The data were collected both from primary and secondary sources for the study. Primary data were collected by the researcher himself through face-to-face interviews with the selected farmer in the study area. Secondary data were also accumulated from official records, books, journals, and various statistical yearbooks. Morphological traits were recorded in centimeters (cm) with the help of measuring tape and were classified according to the sex of the animal. Details of the observation containing physical and morphological traits were recorded in the prescribed format and within a questionnaire form. If any data was missed or confused it was further standardized or rationalized and corrected by comparing those with local standards to keep the consistency of data. The filled-up interview schedules were scrutinized and summarized carefully. The collected data were carefully edited in order to eliminate ambiguities and internal inconsistencies. Then the collected data were transferred to master sheets from interview schedules. Data were systematically examined and analyzed by using the Microsoft Excel programme.

Source of Information: International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences 2 (2015) 113-117

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Achievement/Findings:

The present study demonstrated the variation in morphometric, productive, and reproductive characteristics of cattle at Magura with other cattle reared in this country. Further studies are needed to compare the genetic variation and production performance of the native cattle of Magura district with other indigenous breeds.

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