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Performance Testing of BLRI Cattle Breed-1 (bcb-1) at Farm Community

Gautam Kumar Deb
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341

Mohammad Masud Rana Mufti
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341

Mst. Parvin Mostari
, Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was undertaken at char area with the collaboration of Grameen Shakti (GS). Eight BCB-1 heifers and two bulls to seven farmers on loan.Farmers were committed to GS that they will not sell their cattle and will serve BLRI heifers with BLRI bull as well as maintain production, reproduction and health records under direct supervision of GS personnel. Two farmers received two BCB-1 bulls for serving the BCB-1 and other native heifers or cows on payment. These two farmers were trained how to keep service records on register book. BLRI gave fodder cuttings, fertilizer and training to farmers having interest on breeding programme. Farmers generally allow cattle to naturally grown pasture at char lands. Data for milk production, growth rate and health status were recorded. Among the seven heifers distributed at farm community six delivered calves. They produced 2.0-2.4 kg. milk per day. The farmers sold their bulls during Eid-ul-Azha at the rate of Tk. 40000/= and 75000/= in local and Dhaka market, respectively. The study revealed that the farmers were interested to rear BCB-1 bulls for getting more economic benefit instead of rearing both male and female together.

Keywords: BLRI Cattle, BCB-1 bulls and heifers, Desi bulls

Location: Savar, Chittagong

Start Date: 01-07-2007

End Date: 30-06-2008

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

To evaluate the performance of BLRI Cattle Breed-1 (BCB-1) at farmer’s management system

Methodology:

BLRI initiated field testing of BCB-1 at farmers’ level to test its biological value in alleviating poverty through in increased production. The study was undertaken at char area with the collaboration of Grameen Shakti (GS). BLRI sold 10 heifers and 2 bulls to GS. They distributed eight BCB- irrespective of weather conditions. So, the rearing cost was very low. In addition to grazing, farmers provide some concentrate feed using locally available ingredients. They used a number of seasonal available concentrate feed along with conventional wheat bran, rice polish, broken rice, molasses and common salt. The commonly used seasonal feeds were pulse husk, groundnut straw and sweet potatoes. They fed groundnut straws mixing with rice straw.

Source of Information: BLRI. Annual Report 2007-08. BLRI, SAvar, Dhaka.

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget:

Total Budget (Tk.) :

Achievement/Findings:

The farmers are getting interest on BCB-1, especially males, as it matched well with their existing production system. The growth rate and body weight of BCB-1 bulls were better than other existing desi bulls. They got more money and economically benefited within a short period by rearing these bulls as beef cattle. So, they showed more interest to rear these males as cattle fattening programme compared to dairy cows. The famers said feeding and other management costs were higher for dairy cows. Daily milk production was decreased as compared to BLRI farm. Only two heifers, delivered calf, were producing more milk than their existing stock under similar management practices, may be due to feed and environmental factors. The farmers were ignored the understanding that without rearing both males and females they will never get BCB-1 males. So, motivation work on this matter is important. The performance testing and breeding programme are required to extend further, if possible, in other areas in collaboration with other interested organization.

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