A survey on feeding practices of Murrah buffalo calves in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Madhya Pradesh) India
Author(s):
Neha Meena, Sandeep Nanavati, MS Jamra, AK Patil, KPS Saini, NS Rawat and DS Yadav
Abstract:
A survey was conducted on existing feeding practices in buffalo calves across 10-15 villages. Around 10-15 farmers from each village were selected randomly and information was collected from selected farmers through common questionnaire on general information about owner, feeding pattern and herd strength along with uses of mineral mixture and salt. Samples of animal feeds and fodders were collected from each village and pooled for the analysis of proximate principles (Dry Matter, Crude protein, Ether extract, Crude Fibre, Nitrogen Free Extract and Total Ash) in%, Major elements (Ca and P) and trace elements (Fe, Co, Mn, Cu, Zn) by using atomic absorption spectrometer. Results revealed that the deficiencies of CP, TDN, P, Zn, and Co in the rations, were of 79.70%, 49.86%, 41.11%,54.96% and 79.50%, respectively.
How to cite this article:
Neha Meena, Sandeep Nanavati, MS Jamra, AK Patil, KPS Saini, NS Rawat, DS Yadav. A survey on feeding practices of Murrah buffalo calves in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Madhya Pradesh) India. Pharma Innovation 2025;14(1):19-21.