Preliminary Survey on the Dairy Cattle Production System and Conventional Feed Resources in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar
Journal Title: Global Journal of Animal Scientific Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
This survey was carried out to evaluate the dairy cattle production system, conventional feed resources and their nutritive values in Central Dry Zone (CDZ), Tatar U and Amarapura Townships, in Myanmar. The secondary data and questionnaires were assessed from 180 farmers of 180 households in the study area and made Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with them. According to the findings of this survey, most of farmers were relying on the agriculture for their livelihood and livestock farming played as the secondary role. As the gender issue, the role of female was vital for the development of dairy production sector indicating that female were the resource person in smallscale dairy production system. Generally, one household possessed 4 cattle including milking cows, heifers and calves. As breeding, natural breeding was still important for small-scale dairy farmers and the calving intervals were between12 and 18 months. The average 11.5 kg of milk per cow were recorded from the study area. Among the conventional feed resources, butter bean residue, natural grass and sesame residue were used as the roughage sources in diet when rice straw was not available. These feedstuffs were valuable potential to be used in the ration of dairy cow.
Authors and Affiliations
Min Aung, M. Khaing, T. Ngwe, K. S. Mu, M. T. Htun, L. N. Oo, A. Aung
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP29117
- DOI -
- Views 356
- Downloads 6
Preliminary Survey on the Dairy Cattle Production System and Conventional Feed Resources in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar
This survey was carried out to evaluate the dairy cattle production system, conventional feed resources and their nutritive values in Central Dry Zone (CDZ), Tatar U and Amarapura Townships, in Myanmar. The secondary d...
Refined Intratracheal Intubation Technique in the Mouse, Complete Protocol Description for Lower Airways Models
Intratracheal intubation (i.t.) in mice is a technique required for many in vivo study protocols, as are the intranasal (i.n.) route or the use of aerosol generators. The i.n. technique is rapid to perform but erratic...
Bioactive Properties of Goat Milk: It’s Hypoallergenic, Nutritional and Therapeutic Significance: A Review
This paper reviewed researches on bioactive properties of goat milk: it’s hypoallergenic, nutritional and therapeutic significance. Dietary proteins of animal or plant foods can provide rich sources of biologically act...
The Effect of ‘Prekese’ (Tetrapleura Tetraptera) Pod Extract on the Sensory and Nutritional Qualities of Pork Sausage
This study was carried out to determine the effect of ‘prekese’ (Tetrapleura tetraptera) pod extract (PPE) on the sensory characteristics and nutritional qualities of smoked pork sausages. Four kilograms of minced pork...
Histopathology & Necropsy Findings of Clostridial Enterotoxaemia in Two Damascus Goat Kids: A Case Report
In this report we describe the necropsy and histopathological findings of clostridial enterotoxaemia in 2 Damascus goat kids for the first time. Seven cases of diarrhea occurred among kids in a farm of Damascus goats i...