Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter
Surti buffalo calves (25) of an average 63.52±6.01 days age and 49.68±2.16 Kg weight were randomly divided into 5 homogeneous treatment group of floor types, viz. Concrete floor (CC), Kachcha soil floor without bedding (SOIL), Concrete floor with paddy straw bedding (CC+PS), Kachcha soil floor wit...
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| description | Surti buffalo calves (25) of an average 63.52±6.01 days age and 49.68±2.16 Kg weight were randomly divided into 5 homogeneous treatment group of floor types, viz. Concrete floor (CC), Kachcha soil floor without bedding (SOIL), Concrete floor with paddy straw bedding (CC+PS), Kachcha soil floor with paddy straw bedding (SOIL+PS) and Rubber mat bedding (RM) as per Latin Square Design (LSD) for 60 days. DM intake and body weight were recorded at fortnightly interval. The behavioural parameters of the calves were studied by four instantaneous observations for three days in a week. Faecal consistency scoring and eye scoring was recorded as per standard method. Average daily gain (ADG) was highest in SOIL+PS (424.00 g) and lowest in CC (294.80 g). The pooled concentrate, roughage, milk and total DMI was 0.93±0.04, 0.92±0.05, 0.22±0.01 and 2.07±0.07 kg/day, respectively. Highest concentrate intake was in CC group whereas lowest was in SOIL group. Roughage intake was higher in SOIL+PS and CC+PS in which paddy straw was used. Behavioural parameters like cross grooming, licking of floor, playfulness by running/fighting and smelling were statistically (P<0.05) significant amongst treatment group. Significantly higher numbers of calves were found in standing position in CC group as compared to other groups indicating altered comfort zone. The mean faecal consistency score was lower (P<0.05) in SOIL+PS, RM and CC+PS group than SOIL and CC group. However, mean eye score remained statistically non-significant amongst treatment. Thus, paddy straw bedding during winter proved to be most effective either on concrete or soil surface as it overall increases growth performance and welfare of calves. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-576220a8070f4fb3905c9f018441ff302023-02-23T10:28:18ZengIndian Council of Agricultural ResearchIndian Journal of Animal Sciences0367-83182394-33272019-12-01891110.56093/ijans.v89i11.95881Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winterL M SORATHIYA0A P RAVAL1V B KHARADI2K K TYAGI3M D PATEL4Assistant Research Scientist, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396 450 IndiaAssistant Research Scientist, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396 450 IndiaPrincipal and Dean, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396 450 IndiaAssociate Professor, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture, MeerutAssociate Professor, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, WaghaiSurti buffalo calves (25) of an average 63.52±6.01 days age and 49.68±2.16 Kg weight were randomly divided into 5 homogeneous treatment group of floor types, viz. Concrete floor (CC), Kachcha soil floor without bedding (SOIL), Concrete floor with paddy straw bedding (CC+PS), Kachcha soil floor with paddy straw bedding (SOIL+PS) and Rubber mat bedding (RM) as per Latin Square Design (LSD) for 60 days. DM intake and body weight were recorded at fortnightly interval. The behavioural parameters of the calves were studied by four instantaneous observations for three days in a week. Faecal consistency scoring and eye scoring was recorded as per standard method. Average daily gain (ADG) was highest in SOIL+PS (424.00 g) and lowest in CC (294.80 g). The pooled concentrate, roughage, milk and total DMI was 0.93±0.04, 0.92±0.05, 0.22±0.01 and 2.07±0.07 kg/day, respectively. Highest concentrate intake was in CC group whereas lowest was in SOIL group. Roughage intake was higher in SOIL+PS and CC+PS in which paddy straw was used. Behavioural parameters like cross grooming, licking of floor, playfulness by running/fighting and smelling were statistically (P<0.05) significant amongst treatment group. Significantly higher numbers of calves were found in standing position in CC group as compared to other groups indicating altered comfort zone. The mean faecal consistency score was lower (P<0.05) in SOIL+PS, RM and CC+PS group than SOIL and CC group. However, mean eye score remained statistically non-significant amongst treatment. Thus, paddy straw bedding during winter proved to be most effective either on concrete or soil surface as it overall increases growth performance and welfare of calves.https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/95881Average daily gainBehaviourBuffalo calfConcreteFeed efficiencyFloor |
| spellingShingle | L M SORATHIYA A P RAVAL V B KHARADI K K TYAGI M D PATEL Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter Indian Journal of Animal Sciences Average daily gain Behaviour Buffalo calf Concrete Feed efficiency Floor |
| title | Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter |
| title_full | Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter |
| title_fullStr | Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter |
| title_short | Effect of flooring on growth performance, behaviour, health and economics in Surti buffalo calves during winter |
| title_sort | effect of flooring on growth performance behaviour health and economics in surti buffalo calves during winter |
| topic | Average daily gain Behaviour Buffalo calf Concrete Feed efficiency Floor |
| url | https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/95881 |
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