EFFECT OF NON-GENETIC FACTORS ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MURRAH BUFFALOES

Authors

  • N RAJANNA Associate Professor and Head ,Department of Livestock Production and Management College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Korutla, Karimnagar–505326
  • M GNANA PRAKASH rofessor of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad
  • M MAHENDER Professor of Livestock Production and Management, College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad

Keywords:

Andhra Pradesh, Murrah buffaloes, Reproductive performance

Abstract

Data on 297 Murrah buffaloes maintained at Government Livestock Farm, Mamnoor, Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh, during 1969-2004 were utilized to study the effect of certain non-genetic factors on reproductive performance. The Least squares means for age at first calving, calving interval, dry period, gestation period and service period were 1548.41 ± 17.16 days, 397.64 ± 2.83 days, 146.36 ± 2.37 days, 303.82 ± 0.66 and 95.03 ± 2.79 days respectively. Season of birth had a non-significant influence on all the reproductive traits studied while period of birth significantly influenced age at first calving, calving interval and service period but not on dry period and gestation period. 

Published

2013-06-02

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 3-4 (2012): Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management (Jul-Dec)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

EFFECT OF NON-GENETIC FACTORS ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MURRAH BUFFALOES . (2013). Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 28(3-4), 263–266. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijapm/article/view/7384