Influence of weaning on growth, health and behaviour of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves

Singh, Pankaj Kumar; Kamboj, M. L.; Chandra, Subhash; Kumar, Amit; Kumar, Nishant

doi:10.18805/ijar.b-3546

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“…This difference in daily milk intake might be due to better digestion of milk due to more mixing of salivary enzymes with milk and also due to realization of natural drinking behaviour under suckling system. The results obtained in the present study are in agreement with the finding of Singh et al (2019) who revealed that the mean squares value of milk intake from sixth day after birth to 12 weeks of age in suckled calves were significantly higher (P<0.01) as compared to weaned buffalo calves. Mendoza et al (2010) who reported that Holstein calves managed under restricted suckling system (7.2 kg/day) had a higher (p<0.001) average milk intake than calves under artificial rearing (5.4 kg/day).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…The artificial rearing or weaning of calves has been found to be adversely affecting the growth and health of calves (Singh et al, 2019) due to large number of factors particularly in tropics. In weaning system of rearing calves can show a distinctive distress response both when they are separated from the cow, and later when they are weaned from milk.…”

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Effect of Weaning and Natural Suckling on the Colostrum, Milk and Dry Matter Intake and Growth Performance of Sahiwal Calves

Bharti

Kamboj

2021

IJAR

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Background: The young calves are the future replacement stock in any farm. Traditionally calves are allowed to suckle their dams while in modern intensive dairy farming calves get separated from the dam. The current study was aimed to find the influence of weaning and natural suckling on the colostrum, milk and dry matter intake growth performance of Sahiwal calves. Methods: Twelve newborn Sahiwal calves were selected and divided into 2 groups, one group was weaned from their dams immediately after birth (weaned group) and another allowed to suckle their dam (suckled group). The parameters were taken daily for colostrum intake, weekly for milk intake and fortnightly for total dry matter intake (from milk, green fodder and concentrate), body weight and average body weight gain. Result: The mean daily colostrum intake during the first 3 feedings were significantly (P less than 0.05) lower in weaned calves as compared to suckled calves. The mean daily milk intake was significantly (P less than 0.05) higher in suckled (3.37 kg/day) as compared to weaned (2.80 kg/day) calves whereas average total dry matter intake did not differ between weaned and suckled calves. The mean final body weights at 12th fortnight was only numerically higher in suckled group of calves as compared to weaned group of calves while the overall average daily gain (ADG) was significantly (P less than 0.01) higher in case of suckled calves (0.419±0.012 kg/day) than weaned (0.377±0.009) group of Sahiwal calves. It was concluded that the colostrum and milk intake performance as well as the final body weight and average daily body weight gain was improved in naturally suckled Sahiwal calves as compared to weaned calves.

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Section: Milk Intake (Kg/day) By Calvessupporting

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Effect of Weaning and Natural Suckling on the Colostrum, Milk and Dry Matter Intake and Growth Performance of Sahiwal Calves

Bharti

Kamboj

2021

IJAR

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“…It is important to emphasize that the simple act of allowing calves to ingest their dams’ milk for a period of 90 days (one month more than is normally allowed in production units in Mexico’s tropical wetlands) positively impacts weight gain (0.506 vs. 0.438 kg/day). In addition, allowing calves to suckle reduces the time spent on crossed suckling and licking themselves and other objects, compared to calves that are weaned immediately after birth [ 76 ] ( Figure 7 ).…”

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Handling and Physiological Aspects of the Dual-Purpose Water Buffalo Production System in the Mexican Humid Tropics

Rodríguez-González

Minervino

Orihuela

et al. 2022

Animals

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The purpose of this paper is to describe the characteristics of the dual-purpose water buffalo production based on the Mexican production system as a model in tropical wetlands. It includes a broad literature review emphasizing the most recent and specialized publications examining key findings to improve our understanding in the performance of the buffalo species (Bubalus bubalis). The complementary topics addressed include reproductive management, parturition, the dam–calf bond, milking routines, and models of confinement and management, in addition to aspects related to milk commercialization. This article summarizes the advances made to date in this production system and its current margins for improvement. The development of dual-purpose water buffalo production systems in Mexico’s tropical wetlands is a relatively recent phenomenon that has progressed and improved due to herd management. Buffaloes are an interesting alternative for dual purpose systems that offer several advantages. The lower milk production of this species compared to cattle is its main limitation. However, the properties of their milk allow one to obtain an added value and make this type of farms competitive. In synthesis, consolidating buffalo production in Mexico’s tropical wetlands will require broadening our knowledge of this species, and perfecting the most appropriate handling procedures. The activities of government agencies and processing enterprises will play vital roles in achieving the integral modernization of this potentially important economic activity.

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“…In most mammals, care for the young depends primarily on the mother (Zilkha et al, 2016). Rearing of calf after birth may have a significant impact on the subsequent performance and behaviour of animals and keeping the calf together with the mother in buffalo production systems could have a good outcome on calf growth without compromising milk production (Singh et al, 2019). Proper rearing of a healthy and viable calf is another prerequisite for making the best use of its genetic potential for dairy animals (Frelich et al, 2008 andRehak et al, 2009).…”

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Production Performance of Murrah Buffaloes under Weaning and Suckling System of Calf Management

Solanki¹,

Lakhani²,

Roy³

et al. 2022

IJBSM

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Sixteen Murrah buffalo’s dams and their calves were evaluated at Livestock Farm, Adhartal, Department of Livestock Production and Management, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., N.D.V.S.U., Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh, India during 12 months period (from 1st June, 2020 to 30th May, 2021). The objective was to study the production performance in weaning and suckling system of management and randomly assigned into two different groups as suckling (control) and weaning (experimental) based on their lactation yield and parities. The average daily milk let down time was significantly (p<0.05) lower in suckling group of buffaloes than weaning group of buffaloes (1.62±0.04 vs. 3.08±0.09 min). The mean value of daily colostrum yield for 5 days after calving was 3.95±0.23 and 4.7±0.15 kg for weaning and suckling buffalo groups respectively. Daily colostrum yield for suckling group of buffaloes was significantly (p<0.05) higher than weaning group of buffaloes. The average daily milk yield was higher in suckling group than the weaning group and its mean value was 4.83±0.23 kg for weaning and 6.14±0.21 kg for suckling group respectively. The average milking time and total milking time was significantly (p<0.05) lower in suckling group than weaning group of buffaloes (4.38±0.09 vs. 5.39±0.11 min and 6.01±0.11 vs. 8.42±0.12 min respectively). The average daily milk flow rate was significantly (p<0.05) higher in suckling group (0.84±0.01 kg min-1) than the weaning group (0.59±0.01 kg min-1). It is concluded that suckling have positive effect on production performance of Murrah buffalo.

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Influence of weaning on growth, health and behaviour of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves

Cited by 14 publications

References 14 publications

Effect of Weaning and Natural Suckling on the Colostrum, Milk and Dry Matter Intake and Growth Performance of Sahiwal Calves

Effect of Weaning and Natural Suckling on the Colostrum, Milk and Dry Matter Intake and Growth Performance of Sahiwal Calves

Handling and Physiological Aspects of the Dual-Purpose Water Buffalo Production System in the Mexican Humid Tropics

Production Performance of Murrah Buffaloes under Weaning and Suckling System of Calf Management

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