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Breeding Behaviour of Buffaloes in India

In this article we will discuss about the breeding behaviour of buffaloes. The buffalo is poly-oestrous, breeding throughout the year, but rainfall, feed supply, ambient temperature and photoperiod influence the annual calving pattern. In tropical countries like India, she buffaloes show seasonal sex periodicity in respect of oestrous and conception. Most of the animals show periodicity in October to February [...]

By Sanchita Kadam|2016-07-21T12:17:27+00:00July 21, 2016|Dairy|Comments Off

Calf Mortality: Factors and Measures to Reduce It

In this article we will discuss about the factors responsible for calf mortality and measures to reduce it. Factors Responsible for Calf Mortality: Buffalo calf mortality rate under one month of age averages about 10% and varies from 3-30% in individual herds. Losses up to 50% have occurred in large dairy herds. A calf mortality rate of 20% can reduce [...]

By Sanchita Kadam|2016-07-21T12:17:26+00:00July 21, 2016|Dairy|Comments Off