Status, management practices and performance in three strains of deoni breed of cattle

Kuralkar, S. V.; Kuralkar, Prajakta; Dhaware, S. A.; Bankar, P.S.; Chopade, M.M.

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“…The overall fat and SNF per cent in milk of Dagri cattle were 4.08±0.40% and 9.18±0.22%. The present finding of fat % was comparable to the findings of Singh et al (2007) in Gangatiri cattle (4.33%); Kuralkar et al (2015) in Deoni cattle (4.20±0.15%); Iype et al (2016) in Kasargod cattle (3.9±0.3%). However, higher values than the present finding were reported by Kayastha et al (2006) in Assam native cattle (5.34±0.06%) and by in Manipur indigenous cattle (5.42±0.03%).…”

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“…However, higher values than the present finding were reported by Kayastha et al (2006) in Assam native cattle (5.34±0.06%) and by in Manipur indigenous cattle (5.42±0.03%). While, the overall SNF per cent in milk was higher than that reported by Kayastha et al (2006) in Assam native cattle (8.54±0.03%), by in Manipur indigenous cattle (8.47±0.02%), by Kuralkar et al (2015) in Deoni (8.43±0.05%) and by Iype et al (2016) in Kasargod (8.56±0.17%). It is pertinent to mention that our result is based only on 36 milk samples.…”

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Phenotypic characterization of Dagri cattle of Gujarat

Patel

Chaudhari

et al. 2021

Indian J of Anim Sci

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A hill cattle population locally known as Dagri reared by tribals from eastern border districts of Gujarat adjoiningto Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, mainly Dahod and Chhotaudepur and to some extent Panchmahal, Mahisagarand Narmada was investigated for its phenotypic characterization. A total of 606 animals were examined for bodymeasurements. Body weight of the newborn calf (4) and preweaning weight (24) were recorded by actualmeasurement on the weighing scale while, the body weight of animals above 1-year (606) was derived from bodymeasurements using standard formula. Body measurements in males, females and heifers were taken on 606 animals. Milk composition was studied in milk samples from 50 cows. Draughtability was also studied on 11 pairs ofbullocks. Dagri animals possessed predominantly white coat colour (males 95.45%; females 86.89%). Muzzle colour was mainly black (males 95.45%; females 91.59%). Eyelids were mainly black (males 100%; females 98.22%). Horn and tail switch were mainly black while hoof colour was mainly pale black. Horns were curved and oriented upward-outward. Forehead was straight. Ears were small oriented horizontally. Dagri cattle had small hump, dewlap and naval flap. The udder was bowl shaped, small sized with round tipped cylindrical teats and with no prominent milk vein. The means (cm) for chest girth, body length, height at withers and hip height were 134.40±4.03, 115.46±3.37, 106.66±2.11 and 109.13±1.84, respectively, in adult males and 128.93±0.35, 110.82±0.34, 102.46±0.28 and 104.99±0.26, respectively, in adult females. The means (cm) for face length, tail length, horn length, horn circumference, hump height, navel length, dewlap length, forehead width, ear length and ear width were 35.86±1.00, 67.33±1.37, 21.64±2.65, 18.00±0.85, 10.00±0.66, 05.87±0.54, 78.40±2.57, 15.66±0.54, 21.06±0.78 and 10.00±0.32 respectively in adult males and 35.95±0.10, 66.91±0.25, 19.26±0.29, 12.91±0.10, 06.98±0.06, 01.40±0.06, 72.86±0.35, 13.12±0.05, 19.23±0.11, 10.50±0.06 cm, respectively, in adult females. The mean body weight (kg) at different age groups, viz. birth weight, pre-weaning weight, body weight at 12 months, body weight at 24 months and adult weight were 16.75±0.25, 27.12±2.02, 60.02±19.85, 108.08±13.72, 223.85±14.70, respectively, in males and 13.0±1.0, 27.1±3.01, 66.5±7.16, 116.7±8.67, 169.63±1.21, respectively, in females. Reproduction traits, viz. age at first oestrus, age at first mating, age at first calving were 32 to 42, 42 to 48 and 48 to 60 months, respectively, in females. Production traits, viz. daily milk yield, lactation length and lactation milk yield were 1.75 kg, 120–240 days and 75–600 kg, respectively. These data were derived from farmers’ personal interview at their doorstep. Milk fat and SNF percentage were 4.08% and 9.18%. This lesser known population of hilly cattle was not recognized and registered as distinct breed before this investigation. This study played a major role in recognition and registration of this population. As a result of these efforts it is now recognized and registered as new cattle breed with accession no. INDIA_CATTLE_0400_DAGRI_03046.

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Phenotypic characterization of Dagri cattle of Gujarat

Patel

Chaudhari

et al. 2021

Indian J of Anim Sci

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“…Also, multiparous cows reach their peak in early lactation than first parity cows by consuming more feed and water, leading to longer persistency period than that of the first calving. Our observations corroborate with the reports of Wondifraw et al (2013), Anarase et al (2015), and Kuralkar et al (2015), who reported the highest LMY in fifth and second parity, respectively. The season of calving and period of calving did not have any significant effect on LMY.…”

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“…significant effect of season of calving on LL. In contrast, and Kuralkar et al (2015) did not find it's a significant effect on LL.…”

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Factors Affecting Lactation Performance of Deoni Cattle

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The research was conducted on 78 lactation records of 78 Deoni cows over three years to analyze the effect of non-genetic factors on lactation performance traits. Data of lactation records were analyzed to determine the effect of age, parity, a period of calving and season of calving on lactation traits, viz., lactation milk yield (LMY), peak milk yield (PMY), lactation length (LL) and persistency of lactation. The findings revealed that age group and parity had a significant (p ≤0.05) effect on lactation milk yield, but not the period of calving and season of calving. Further, only the parity had a significant (P≤0.05) effect on peak milk yield of Deoni cattle but not the age group, period of calving, and season of calving. The other two traits, namely lactation length, and persistence was not influenced significantly by any the non-genetic factors evaluated in Deoni cattle.

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“…Livestock is an integral component of Indian agriculture supporting livelihood of more than two-thirds of the rural population with rich livestock biodiversity with total number of indigenous breeds of cattle (50), buffalo (17), goat (34), sheep (44), horses & ponies (7), camel (9), pig (10), donkey (3), chicken (19) and duck (2) as per recent data released by National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India.…”

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Discovery of a potential new goat breed (Capra hircus) from existing non- descript goat population in hot semi-arid ecosystem of India

Dongre,

Salunke,

Channa

et al. 2023

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The present investigation was carried out on 1070 local goats named as “Udgiri goat” in 242 villages from eleven districts of Marathwada and western Maharashtra region of India during 2018 to 2021. The marathwada region is considered as most drought prone region in India with scanty rainfall. The attempt was made to identify new goat breed from the existing non-descript goat population. The least square means for live body weight of adult Udgiri goat above 15 months age was observed as 41.45 ± 2.54 kg and 31.42 ± 2.27 kg in male and female, respectively which was highest as compared to other recognized goat breeds in the state. The average body length 73.45 ± 2.23 cm, height at withers 71.63 ± 1.68 cm, chest girth 71.46 ± 1.72 cm, paunch girth 73.54 ± 3.88 cm, tail length 15.50 ± 1.94 cm, horn length 18.96 ± 1.18 cm and ear length is 22.23 ± 2.27 cm in male. While, in female goat, the average body length is 69.23 ± 2.55 cm, height at withers is 69.60 ± 1.45 cm, chest girth is 71.45 ± 1.88 cm, paunch girth is 74.24 ± 1.83 cm, tail length is 15.52 ± 2.96 cm, horn length is 19.52 ± 1.26 cm and ear length is 21.73 ± 2.91 cm was observed. The unique phenotypic characteristics of Udgiri goat is typically black and white in colour with white colour on the entire abdominal region, white mark on the forehead adds more value to this animal for meat purpose. The pearson correlations was studied to establish the relationship of live body weight with linear body measurement parameters viz. body length, height at withers, chest girth, paunch girth, tail length, horn length and ear length in four age groups viz. 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and adult i.e. >15 months. The multiple linear regressions analysis was performed to study the relationship between live body weights and body measurements parameters. It was revealed that, the highest and positive significant correlation was noticed between live body weight and almost all body measurement parameters in all four age groups. The highest positive significant correlation (0.82) was found between live body weight and body length in the group of adult goat hence, it may be used as selection criteria for goat and selection based upon these body measurements should improve the meat production. The multiple linear regression model revealed high level of coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.95) and low (0.0817) RMSE was for prediction of live body weight using linear body measurements parameters. The multiple linear regression equation is sufficient to be used in the estimation of live weight from linear body measurements in goat raised in the most drought proven areas of India. The genetic constitution using the microsatellite data analysis revealed the overall Shannon’s Information Index as 1.346 with the average heterozygosity value of was 0.808 ± 0.124. Most of the studied loci showed the polymorphic information content value more than 0.5 except ILSTS029 and ILSTS065 locus. The PIC values varied from 0.269 (ILSTS065) to 0.789 (ETH225) across loci with a mean value of 0.640. The uniquely identified goat genetic resource from the existing non-describe population has a potential to recognize new goat breed of the country. Its in-situ conservation in India’s most drought prone region is important to facilitate the access for genetic improvement and further development for rural farmers.

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Status, management practices and performance in three strains of deoni breed of cattle

Cited by 6 publications

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Phenotypic characterization of Dagri cattle of Gujarat

Phenotypic characterization of Dagri cattle of Gujarat

Factors Affecting Lactation Performance of Deoni Cattle

Discovery of a potential new goat breed (Capra hircus) from existing non- descript goat population in hot semi-arid ecosystem of India

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