Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prepartum dietary energy level on postpartum production and reproduction in Nili Ravi buffaloes (<i>n</i> = 21). The buffaloes were offered low energy (LE: 1.31 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub> (net energy for lactation)), me...
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| author | Muhammad Binyameen Muhammad Irfan ur Rehman Khan Muhmmad Naveed Ul Haque Burhan E. Azam Akke Kok Ariette T. M. Van Knegsel Muhammad Zahid Tahir |
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| description | The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prepartum dietary energy level on postpartum production and reproduction in Nili Ravi buffaloes (<i>n</i> = 21). The buffaloes were offered low energy (LE: 1.31 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub> (net energy for lactation)), medium energy (ME: 1.42 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub>) or high energy (HE: 1.54 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub>) diet for 63 days prepartum, and received the same lactation diet (LD: 1.22 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub>) during 14 weeks postpartum. The effects of dietary energy level and week were analyzed with Proc GLIMMIX model. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lower in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Calf birth weight (CBW) was higher in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Milk production was similar in buffaloes fed the HE, ME or LE diet within 14 weeks postpartum and throughout the lactation. Milk fat was higher in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Milk protein and lactose yields was high in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Body condition score was high in HE and was affected by diet × week interactions during pre and postpartum period. The concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and triglycerides in serum was lowest in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with the buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. The buffaloes fed the HE diet had early uterine involution (UI), first estrus, short dry days, and calving interval (CI) compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. None of buffaloes fed the LE diet exhibited estrus during the first 14 weeks postpartum compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. In conclusion, prepartum feeding of high energy diet can be helpful in improving the postpartum productive and reproductive performance in Nili Ravi buffaloes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-00d4d332a3034880a135963443130ced2023-11-23T19:33:11ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-06-011213168310.3390/ani12131683Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi BuffaloesMuhammad Binyameen0Muhammad Irfan ur Rehman Khan1Muhmmad Naveed Ul Haque2Burhan E. Azam3Akke Kok4Ariette T. M. Van Knegsel5Muhammad Zahid Tahir6Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki 55300, PakistanDepartment of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, PakistanBuffalo Research Institute, Pattoki 55300, PakistanAdaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The NetherlandsAdaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The NetherlandsDepartment of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, PakistanThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prepartum dietary energy level on postpartum production and reproduction in Nili Ravi buffaloes (<i>n</i> = 21). The buffaloes were offered low energy (LE: 1.31 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub> (net energy for lactation)), medium energy (ME: 1.42 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub>) or high energy (HE: 1.54 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub>) diet for 63 days prepartum, and received the same lactation diet (LD: 1.22 Mcal/kg DM NE<sub>L</sub>) during 14 weeks postpartum. The effects of dietary energy level and week were analyzed with Proc GLIMMIX model. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lower in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Calf birth weight (CBW) was higher in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Milk production was similar in buffaloes fed the HE, ME or LE diet within 14 weeks postpartum and throughout the lactation. Milk fat was higher in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Milk protein and lactose yields was high in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Body condition score was high in HE and was affected by diet × week interactions during pre and postpartum period. The concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and triglycerides in serum was lowest in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with the buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. The buffaloes fed the HE diet had early uterine involution (UI), first estrus, short dry days, and calving interval (CI) compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. None of buffaloes fed the LE diet exhibited estrus during the first 14 weeks postpartum compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. In conclusion, prepartum feeding of high energy diet can be helpful in improving the postpartum productive and reproductive performance in Nili Ravi buffaloes.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/13/1683transition periodmilk compositionbuffalopostpartumnutrition |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Binyameen Muhammad Irfan ur Rehman Khan Muhmmad Naveed Ul Haque Burhan E. Azam Akke Kok Ariette T. M. Van Knegsel Muhammad Zahid Tahir Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes Animals transition period milk composition buffalo postpartum nutrition |
| title | Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes |
| title_full | Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes |
| title_short | Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes |
| title_sort | effect of prepartum dietary energy level on production and reproduction in nili ravi buffaloes |
| topic | transition period milk composition buffalo postpartum nutrition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/13/1683 |
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