FACTORS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY OF NILI RAVI BUFFALOES (Bubablus Bubalis) IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

Yasir, M. A.; Sattar, Abdul; Tahir, Muhammad Zahid; Akhtar, Muhammad Uzair; Binyameen, M.; Rehman, Hammad Ur

doi:10.36899/japs.2020.3.0067

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“…To produce a Kuntu buffalo pregnancy requires 2.6 times of mating. The average S/C in this study was comparatively lower than the value presented by Yasir et al (2020) in different parity and nutrition buffalo where the S/C was 1.63. It was lower than what was reported by Putra et al (2017) on buffalo in the Ulakan reached 1.61 and by Rohyan et al (2016) on Ongole grade 1.64.…”

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confidence: 82%

“…The gestation period of Kuntu buffalo is 10.5 ± 11.2 months. It was lower than Nili-Ravi buffalo in Pakistan under good management and nutrition (9.68 ± 0.77 months) (Yasir et al 2020). The average gestation period in buffalo ranged from 281 to 334 days (Barile 2005).…”

Section: Reproductive Efficiency Of Kuntu Buffalomentioning

confidence: 83%

“…According to Barile (2005), the improvement of reproductive efficiency can be obtained both through improving management systems. Yasir et al (2020) stated that improved management of the Nili Ravi buffalo in Pakistan could reduce the age at first mating (34.31 months) and age at first calving (47.25 months). Good reproductive efficiency in a female herd is if the calves are born every year (Chaikhun et al 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Bindari et al (2013) stated that nutritional adequacy will affect changes in livestock reproduction. According to Yasir et al (2020) age at first, calving can be decreased if age at the first mating faster. The weaning age of Kuntu buffaloes in this research was at age of 1 ± 2.2 years (Table 1).…”

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Reproduction performance, morphometric and structure population of Kuntu buffalo (Bubalis bubalis Merr) in Kampar District, Riau, Indonesia

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Abstract. Yendraliza, Rodiallah M, Zumarni, Elfawati, Hidayati, Kusnadi. 2021. Reproduction performance, morphometric and structure population of Kuntu buffalo (Bubalis bubalis Merr) in Kampar District, Riau, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3370-3377. Kuntu buffalo is one of the germplasm of Riau Province. This study aimed was to determine reproduction performance, potential output, population dynamics, and morphometrics of Kuntu buffalo in Kampar Kiri, Indonesia. The research was conducted in July-October 2019 with materials used in the study were 2.746 buffalo and 1.117 buffalo breeders. The research method used was a survey. The respondents from five locations were determined using a purposive sampling technique. The age at first mating of buffalo 42 ± 0.7 months, the S/C 2.6 ± 1.5 times, calving interval 15.3 ± 2.3 months and calving rate 55.59%. The reproductive efficiency of Kuntu buffalo 96.22%, a natural increase of 55.59%, the net replacements rates (male and female) were 289.60% and 446.59%, respectively and potential output of 39.24% was obtained. The population dynamics of the Kuntu buffalo from 2014 to 2019 experienced a growth of 48% with prediction of the population in 2023 is 7.277 heads. The average body size of male and female Kuntu buffalo is small. The conclusion of Kuntu buffalo reproduction is still efficient with the availability of substitute livestock exceeding the need of livestock and the natural increase of Kuntu buffalo population is very high.

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“…The current study reduced the calving interval through HE diet. In our study, calving intervals were 433, 485 or 567 days for buffaloes fed the HE, ME or LE diet, while [71] reported 481 days in Nili Ravi buffaloes from the data collected between 2010 to 2018 at the same farm. While contrary to these findings, the authors of [72] reported 740 days of prolonged calving interval for Murrah cross buffaloes.…”

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Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prepartum dietary energy level on postpartum production and reproduction in Nili Ravi buffaloes (n = 21). The buffaloes were offered low energy (LE: 1.31 Mcal/kg DM NEL (net energy for lactation)), medium energy (ME: 1.42 Mcal/kg DM NEL) or high energy (HE: 1.54 Mcal/kg DM NEL) diet for 63 days prepartum, and received the same lactation diet (LD: 1.22 Mcal/kg DM NEL) during 14 weeks postpartum. The effects of dietary energy level and week were analyzed with Proc GLIMMIX model. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lower in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Calf birth weight (CBW) was higher in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Milk production was similar in buffaloes fed the HE, ME or LE diet within 14 weeks postpartum and throughout the lactation. Milk fat was higher in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Milk protein and lactose yields was high in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Body condition score was high in HE and was affected by diet × week interactions during pre and postpartum period. The concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and triglycerides in serum was lowest in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with the buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. The buffaloes fed the HE diet had early uterine involution (UI), first estrus, short dry days, and calving interval (CI) compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. None of buffaloes fed the LE diet exhibited estrus during the first 14 weeks postpartum compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. In conclusion, prepartum feeding of high energy diet can be helpful in improving the postpartum productive and reproductive performance in Nili Ravi buffaloes.

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The future of smallholder farming in developing countries in the face of climate change: a perspective with a focus on Pakistan

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The fragile balance in the world’s carbon equilibrium through the discovery of cheap carbon-based fuels in the nineteenth century has led to mass industrialisation and an explosion in the world human population, including that of Pakistan. Farmers worldwide will need to adapt their production systems to accommodate global warming and increased climate extremes resulting from these man-made environmental changes. The focus will need to be on smallholder farmers who generate 53% of the world’s food but who are least equipped to accommodate climate change. The most major limitation will be fresh water supply, no more exemplified than in Pakistan as Himalayan snowfall decreases and peak snow melt comes earlier in spring, limiting irrigation water for summer C4 crops such as corn, millet, sorghum and sugarcane. These are destined to replace the traditional C3 crops of wheat and rice, which will not be as suited to climate change conditions resulting from a projected mean 2°C rise in ambient temperature. Smallholder farmers will need to access superior-quality seed for crop cultivars for both human food and animal forage bred to withstand climatic change. Quantitative genetic selection programs for tropically adapted livestock must be implemented with a major focus on Pakistan’s Nili Ravi and Kundhi buffalo, together with Sahiwal cattle servicing the milk consumption needs of Pakistan’s burgeoning population of 211 million. The quality of forage available for livestock emanating largely from crop residues needs to be improved to meet the country’s greenhouse-gas production targets in line with international expectation. The challenge remains for governments to sustain marketing chains that allow them to be profitable when operating in an increasingly hostile environment. The conservation of soil fertility through increased carbon sequestration will be an important imperative. It is likely that females will play a more important role in directing adaptation in these communities. Successful adjustment will be dependent on effective extension programs working with all sectors of the community including males, females and children from all walks of life in both rural and urban environments. Failure to do so will lead to rapid increases in climate refugee numbers, which the world can ill-afford.

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FACTORS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY OF NILI RAVI BUFFALOES (Bubablus Bubalis) IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

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Reproduction performance, morphometric and structure population of Kuntu buffalo (Bubalis bubalis Merr) in Kampar District, Riau, Indonesia

Reproduction performance, morphometric and structure population of Kuntu buffalo (Bubalis bubalis Merr) in Kampar District, Riau, Indonesia

Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes

The future of smallholder farming in developing countries in the face of climate change: a perspective with a focus on Pakistan

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