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volume 23 issue 3 (september 2002) : 185 - 193

SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF BUFFALO PRODUCTION - A REVIEW

S
S.D. Kalyankar
B
B.V. Gujar
1Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani "431 402, India

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ABSTRACT

Based upon the weighted averages for different production traits, various breeds can be grouped in four categories. The first being high yielders like Nili-Ravi, Murrah and Mehsana with the production potential of more than 1700 kg milk per lactation. Another group represented by medium sized Surti and Pandharpuri have the potential of around 1500 kg, while other Deccan breeds/types representing third group with capacity of around 1100 kg yield are also medium sized. While, the low producers like Kujang and Bhadawari produces around 900 kg milk in a lactation. The specialized dairy breeds attained longer lactation length of around 300 days, and Surti, Marathwadi, Pandharpuri and Nagpuri appears to have equivalent potential. As regards dry period the less developed breeds/types have lower dry period (120–140 days) which is a desirable character. However the data is inadequate to have valid conclusion. In fact most of the buffalo breeds/types remained out side the preview of development programme due to resource crunch, though they posses some desirable qualities. This invites attention of planners and scientists towards the undeveloped breeds/types for further exploration and also for the protection of our diversified genetic resources.

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    2. Babar, M.E. eta/. (1996). PakistanJ. Agric. Sci., 33 (1-4):85-87.
    3. Bhatnagar, v.K. eta/. (1961). IndianJ. Dairy Sci. 14:102-108.
    4. Bhattacharya, P. and Bhat, P.N. (1982). leAR Pub/. pp:I-47.
    5. Chhikara, S.K. et a/. (1998). Proc. 6th World Congr. on Genetics'Applied to Livestock Production, Armidale, NSW,
    6. Australia, 24:481-484. .
    7. Chhikara, S.K. et a/. (1994). Indian J. Anim. Res. 28:43-46.
    8. Chhikara, S.K. eta! (1995). IndianJ. Aniin. Res. 29:22-26.
    9. Choudhary, M.S. and Choudhary, A.I. (1981). Indian Vet.J., 58:203-207.
    10. Dahama, R.S. and Malik. D:S. (1991). Indian Vet. Medical J.. 15:202-206.
    11. Vol. 23. No.3, 2002 193
    12. Dash, T. and Mishra, M. (1990). IndianJ Anim. Prod. Mgmt.. 6:207-212.
    13. Dass, G. and Sadana. OK (2000). Indian J Anim. Res. 34.
    14. Dave. BK and Taylor e.M. (1971). Indian Vet.J 48: 2tJ6-252.
    15. Dhar, Y. M. and Deshpande, KS. (1995). IndianJ. D.J1ly!3ci. 48(2):164-166.
    16. Dutt, M., et a/. (1965). Indian Vet. J 42:506-512.
    17. El-Arian. M.N.S. (1986). Ph.D. Thesis, Kurukshetra University. Kurukshetra, India.
    18. Gajbhiye, P.U. (1987). Ph.D. Thesis, Kurukshetra University. Kurukshetra, India.
    19. Gajbhiye, P.U., eta/. (1994).lndianJ Anim. Prod. Mgml.. 10: 85-87.
    20. Gogoi. PK, eta/. (1984). Indian Vet. Medica/J, 8:192-193.
    21. Govindaiah, M.G. and Rai, AV. (1987). Indian ,f. Daily Sci., 40:333-337.
    22. Gupta, P.R (1992). Dairy India 4th Edn. Devarscns Stylish Printing Press. New Delhi.
    23. Hadi, M.A. (1965). Indian Vet. J.. 42 (9):693-699.
    24. Handa, M.e., eta/. (1988). IndianJ Anim. Pind. Mgmt.. 4 (1):13-17.
    25. Harvey, D. (1963). Nutr. Abstr. Rev. 33:931'-936.
    26. Jain, L.S. and Kothari, M:S. (1983).lndianJ Anima/Sci., 53:1159-1161.
    27. Johari, D.C. and Bhatt, P.N. (1979). Indian J Anim. Sci. 49(1): 1-6.
    28. Kaikini, A.S. and Paragaonkar, D.R (1969). Indian DaiJyman, :47-48.
    29. "Khan, RN. and Akhtar, S. (1998). Asian-Austra/asianJ Anim. Sci. 12:56-60.
    30. Khire, OW., eta/. (1977). IndianJ Anim. Sci., 47:85-87.
    31. Mathur, A.K and Nagpal, M.P. (1992). Indian J Anim. Sci., 62:866-875.
    32. Maule, J.P. (1953). Bull. 6, Br. Agric. :244-248.
    33. Mudgal, V.D.· et al (1995). Advances in Dairy Animal Production. International Book Distribution Co. New Delhi. :24-25.
    34. Neog, D.M. et a!. (1993). Indian lkt. J, 70:232-235.
    35. Pati~, R.A. (1999). M.Sc. Thesis M.A.U. Parbhani.
    36. Pathodiya, a.p. eta/. (1998).lndianJ. DairySci. 51:280-284.
    37. Pathodiya, a.p. et a/. (1999). Indian Vet.. J 76:902-905.
    38. Prabhaharan, R. (2000). The Hindu Survey of Indian Agriculture, :137-140.
    39. Pundlr. RK et a/. (2000). Characterisation of Mehsana buffalo. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources. Kamal (Haryana). Bulletin No.8.
    40. Puri, D.S. eta/. (1994) J Dairying, Foods & Home Sci., 13:177-181.
    41. Raizada. B.e. etal (I971).lndianJ Anim. Sci.., 41:315-320.
    42. Silthe, P.I\. (1997) M.5c. (Agril Thesis, M.PKV. Rahuri (M.S.).
    43. Shrikhande. Gj). el a/.. (1998). Indian Vet. J, 75 (7):608-609.
    44. Shrinivasan, J. eta/. (1997). Buffa/oBulletin. 16:51-55.
    45. Siddiqu('c. G.M. eta/. (1984). Livestock Adviso/: 9 (10):23-25.
    46. Singh. SB. and Desai. R.N. (1962). Indian Vet. J, 39:332-343.
    47. Singh, R.P. (1966). hlClian Vet. J, 43: 1089-1094.
    48. Singh, H.P. and Singh, RC. (1977). Indian Vet. J, 54:823-833.
    49. Singh, G. and Tiwana, M.S. n981). Indian J Daily Sci., 34: 116.
    50. Singh, D.v. (1992). Ph.D. Thesis, N.D.R.L Kamal.
    51. Singh, RV. etal (1993). Proc. National Seminar on Animal Genetic Resources and their Conservation, April 22-23,
    52. NBAGR, Kamal.
    53. Singh, RV. and Nivsarkar, A.E. (1997). Buffa/oj, 13:115-125.
    54. Tailor, S.P. and Jain, L.S. (1987). Indian J Anima/ Sci., 54:711-714.
    55. Tailor, S.P. etal (1992). IndianJ Anim. Sci., 62:479-481.
    56. Tajane, KR and Siddiquee, G.M. (1985).lndianJ Anim. Sci., 55:71-72.
    57. Tajane, KR et a/. (1990). IndianJ Anim. Prod. Mgmt., 6 (1):5-9.
    58. Tiwana, M.S. etal (l986).lndianDaiJyman, 38 (2):63-67. .
    59. Tomar, S.P.S. and D~sai, RN. (1967). Indian Vet. J 44:694-701.
    60. Verma, K and Yadav, M.e. (1989). IndianJ. DaiJySci., 42:627-629.
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      volume 23 issue 3 (september 2002) : 185 - 193

      SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF BUFFALO PRODUCTION - A REVIEW

      S
      S.D. Kalyankar
      B
      B.V. Gujar
      1Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani "431 402, India

      • Submitted|

      • First Online |

      • doi

      Cite article:- Kalyankar S.D., Gujar B.V. (2025). SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF BUFFALO PRODUCTION - A REVIEW. Agricultural Reviews. 23(3): 185 - 193. doi: .

      ABSTRACT

      Based upon the weighted averages for different production traits, various breeds can be grouped in four categories. The first being high yielders like Nili-Ravi, Murrah and Mehsana with the production potential of more than 1700 kg milk per lactation. Another group represented by medium sized Surti and Pandharpuri have the potential of around 1500 kg, while other Deccan breeds/types representing third group with capacity of around 1100 kg yield are also medium sized. While, the low producers like Kujang and Bhadawari produces around 900 kg milk in a lactation. The specialized dairy breeds attained longer lactation length of around 300 days, and Surti, Marathwadi, Pandharpuri and Nagpuri appears to have equivalent potential. As regards dry period the less developed breeds/types have lower dry period (120–140 days) which is a desirable character. However the data is inadequate to have valid conclusion. In fact most of the buffalo breeds/types remained out side the preview of development programme due to resource crunch, though they posses some desirable qualities. This invites attention of planners and scientists towards the undeveloped breeds/types for further exploration and also for the protection of our diversified genetic resources.

      KEYWORDS

        REFERENCES

        1. AgalWal, S.B. eta/. (1987). IndianJ. DaiJySci., 40:200-204.
        2. Babar, M.E. eta/. (1996). PakistanJ. Agric. Sci., 33 (1-4):85-87.
        3. Bhatnagar, v.K. eta/. (1961). IndianJ. Dairy Sci. 14:102-108.
        4. Bhattacharya, P. and Bhat, P.N. (1982). leAR Pub/. pp:I-47.
        5. Chhikara, S.K. et a/. (1998). Proc. 6th World Congr. on Genetics'Applied to Livestock Production, Armidale, NSW,
        6. Australia, 24:481-484. .
        7. Chhikara, S.K. et a/. (1994). Indian J. Anim. Res. 28:43-46.
        8. Chhikara, S.K. eta! (1995). IndianJ. Aniin. Res. 29:22-26.
        9. Choudhary, M.S. and Choudhary, A.I. (1981). Indian Vet.J., 58:203-207.
        10. Dahama, R.S. and Malik. D:S. (1991). Indian Vet. Medical J.. 15:202-206.
        11. Vol. 23. No.3, 2002 193
        12. Dash, T. and Mishra, M. (1990). IndianJ Anim. Prod. Mgmt.. 6:207-212.
        13. Dass, G. and Sadana. OK (2000). Indian J Anim. Res. 34.
        14. Dave. BK and Taylor e.M. (1971). Indian Vet.J 48: 2tJ6-252.
        15. Dhar, Y. M. and Deshpande, KS. (1995). IndianJ. D.J1ly!3ci. 48(2):164-166.
        16. Dutt, M., et a/. (1965). Indian Vet. J 42:506-512.
        17. El-Arian. M.N.S. (1986). Ph.D. Thesis, Kurukshetra University. Kurukshetra, India.
        18. Gajbhiye, P.U. (1987). Ph.D. Thesis, Kurukshetra University. Kurukshetra, India.
        19. Gajbhiye, P.U., eta/. (1994).lndianJ Anim. Prod. Mgml.. 10: 85-87.
        20. Gogoi. PK, eta/. (1984). Indian Vet. Medica/J, 8:192-193.
        21. Govindaiah, M.G. and Rai, AV. (1987). Indian ,f. Daily Sci., 40:333-337.
        22. Gupta, P.R (1992). Dairy India 4th Edn. Devarscns Stylish Printing Press. New Delhi.
        23. Hadi, M.A. (1965). Indian Vet. J.. 42 (9):693-699.
        24. Handa, M.e., eta/. (1988). IndianJ Anim. Pind. Mgmt.. 4 (1):13-17.
        25. Harvey, D. (1963). Nutr. Abstr. Rev. 33:931'-936.
        26. Jain, L.S. and Kothari, M:S. (1983).lndianJ Anima/Sci., 53:1159-1161.
        27. Johari, D.C. and Bhatt, P.N. (1979). Indian J Anim. Sci. 49(1): 1-6.
        28. Kaikini, A.S. and Paragaonkar, D.R (1969). Indian DaiJyman, :47-48.
        29. "Khan, RN. and Akhtar, S. (1998). Asian-Austra/asianJ Anim. Sci. 12:56-60.
        30. Khire, OW., eta/. (1977). IndianJ Anim. Sci., 47:85-87.
        31. Mathur, A.K and Nagpal, M.P. (1992). Indian J Anim. Sci., 62:866-875.
        32. Maule, J.P. (1953). Bull. 6, Br. Agric. :244-248.
        33. Mudgal, V.D.· et al (1995). Advances in Dairy Animal Production. International Book Distribution Co. New Delhi. :24-25.
        34. Neog, D.M. et a!. (1993). Indian lkt. J, 70:232-235.
        35. Pati~, R.A. (1999). M.Sc. Thesis M.A.U. Parbhani.
        36. Pathodiya, a.p. eta/. (1998).lndianJ. DairySci. 51:280-284.
        37. Pathodiya, a.p. et a/. (1999). Indian Vet.. J 76:902-905.
        38. Prabhaharan, R. (2000). The Hindu Survey of Indian Agriculture, :137-140.
        39. Pundlr. RK et a/. (2000). Characterisation of Mehsana buffalo. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources. Kamal (Haryana). Bulletin No.8.
        40. Puri, D.S. eta/. (1994) J Dairying, Foods & Home Sci., 13:177-181.
        41. Raizada. B.e. etal (I971).lndianJ Anim. Sci.., 41:315-320.
        42. Silthe, P.I\. (1997) M.5c. (Agril Thesis, M.PKV. Rahuri (M.S.).
        43. Shrikhande. Gj). el a/.. (1998). Indian Vet. J, 75 (7):608-609.
        44. Shrinivasan, J. eta/. (1997). Buffa/oBulletin. 16:51-55.
        45. Siddiqu('c. G.M. eta/. (1984). Livestock Adviso/: 9 (10):23-25.
        46. Singh. SB. and Desai. R.N. (1962). Indian Vet. J, 39:332-343.
        47. Singh, R.P. (1966). hlClian Vet. J, 43: 1089-1094.
        48. Singh, H.P. and Singh, RC. (1977). Indian Vet. J, 54:823-833.
        49. Singh, G. and Tiwana, M.S. n981). Indian J Daily Sci., 34: 116.
        50. Singh, D.v. (1992). Ph.D. Thesis, N.D.R.L Kamal.
        51. Singh, RV. etal (1993). Proc. National Seminar on Animal Genetic Resources and their Conservation, April 22-23,
        52. NBAGR, Kamal.
        53. Singh, RV. and Nivsarkar, A.E. (1997). Buffa/oj, 13:115-125.
        54. Tailor, S.P. and Jain, L.S. (1987). Indian J Anima/ Sci., 54:711-714.
        55. Tailor, S.P. etal (1992). IndianJ Anim. Sci., 62:479-481.
        56. Tajane, KR and Siddiquee, G.M. (1985).lndianJ Anim. Sci., 55:71-72.
        57. Tajane, KR et a/. (1990). IndianJ Anim. Prod. Mgmt., 6 (1):5-9.
        58. Tiwana, M.S. etal (l986).lndianDaiJyman, 38 (2):63-67. .
        59. Tomar, S.P.S. and D~sai, RN. (1967). Indian Vet. J 44:694-701.
        60. Verma, K and Yadav, M.e. (1989). IndianJ. DaiJySci., 42:627-629.
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