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ArticleItem Open Access Biology of Emu(TANUVAS, 2011) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Anandh, M. Anna; Paramasivam, A.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASThe emu originated Australia and belongs to an order of flighless birds called ratites. Other ratites include the ostrich (South Africa), rhea (South America}, cassowary {Australia}, and kiwi (New Zealand). The farming of Emu is well established in Australia, United States, Europe, Chine, and South East Asia and is gaining popularity in India too.ArticleItem Open Access Breeding Management of Emu(TANUVAS, 2011) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Anandh, M. Anna; Paramasivam, A.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASEfficient production of viable healthy emu chicks is vital to the emu industry. The detailed knowledge of incubation of emu eggs and emu hatchery management is a must for emu farmers.OtherItem Open Access Colisepticaemia in Emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae)(TANUVAS, 2010) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Paramasivam, A.ArticleItem Open Access COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF HATCHING PERFORMANCE OF TURKEY (Meleagris gallopavo) VARIETIES(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2015-05) Henry, A. Clement Ebenezer; Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Paramasivam, A.; Mehala, C.; TANUVASThe study was carried out to assess the hatching performance of five turkey varieties maintained under standard managemental practices at TANUVAS – Regional Research Centre, Pudukkottai.ArticleItem Open Access ECONOMICS OF BODY GROWTH IN BARBARI GOATS UNDER INTENSIVE, SEMI-INTENSIVE AND EXTENSIVE SYSTEMS OF MANAGEMENT (Indian Veterinary Association, 2002-12) Paramasivam, A.; Arunachalam, A.; Sivakumar, T.; Ramesh, V.; TANUVASThe husbandry system of float rearing has been changed and is entering into new phase to suit more to the demand of.the existing situations. With decreasing availability of land for husbandry practices and to make the best use of the land, farmers need to adopt the alternative by abandoning traditional extensive system of management practices and intensifying their goat production.ArticleItem Open Access Economics of Emu Farming(TANUVAS, 2011) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Anandh, M. Anna; Paramasivam, A.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASArticleItem Open Access Effect of Azolla Supplementation on Production Performance of Nandanam–II Turkey Growers(Indian Veterinary Journal, 2017-02) Henry, A. Clement Ebenezer; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Paramasivam, A.; Mehala, C.; TANUVASArticleItem Open Access Effect of Egg Weight on Egg Traits and Hatching Performance of Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Eggs(2012) Anandh, M. Anna; Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; Paramasivam, A.; TANUVASThe study was conducted to determine the effects of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) egg weight on certain egg traits and hatching performance. A total of 178 turkey eggs comprising of three different egg weight groups below 60 g (G I), 61 to 69 g (G II) and above 70 g (G III) were used for this study. Average egg weight (g), egg length (cm), egg breadth (cm) and egg volume (cm3) values increased with increasing egg weight. There was a significant (P<0.01) difference in egg traits between egg weight groups except shape index. Percentage of infertile eggs and embryonic mortalities were decreased whereas percentage of dead in shell, total egg hatchability, fertile egg hatchability, fertility and poult hatched weight values were increased as weight of egg increased. Results of higher hatching performance was obtained for eggs that weighed above 71 g and were statistically significant (P<0.01) from eggs that weighed between 60-69 g and below 60 g. It is concluded that turkey eggs that weigh above 70 g would be suitable for setting to obtain better reproductive performance followed by medium sized turkey eggs (6-69 g) and small sized turkey eggs weighed below 60 g.OtherItem Open Access Effect of Feeding Azolla as a Feed Supplement to Dairy Cows During Summer in Pudukkottai District(TANUVAS, 2013-08) Mehala, C.; Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Paramasivam, A.; Henry, A. Clement EbenezerArticleItem Open Access Effect of Rearing Systems on Reproductive Performance of Turkey(Veterinary World, 2012-04) Anandh, M. Anna; Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Kumar, P. Senthil; Paramasivam, A.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASThe objective of this study was to determine the effect of rearing systems on reproductive performance of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). A total of 180 Beltsville Small White and Board Breasted Bronze turkeys were taken for the study and reared under three different rearing system viz. intensive system (full confinement), semi-intensive system (partial confinement and partial day scavenging) and free range system (all-day scavenging). Average egg weight (g), percentage of infertile eggs, embryonic mortalities, total egg hatchability, fertile egg hatchability, fertility and poults survivability values were significantly (P>0.01) higher in turkeys reared under intensive system of management followed by semi intensive system and free range system of management. The highest percentage of dead in shell was found in intensive system and was did not differ significantly from semi intensive and free range system. Hatched weight of poults (g) between semi intensive and intensive system did not differ significantly between them, but both groups found statistically significant (P>0.01) from free range system. From the study, it is concluded that higher reproductive performance was obtained in intensive system of management followed by semi intensive and free range system of management.ArticleItem Open Access Egg Production Performance of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Breeders(Indian Veterinary Journal, 2012-06) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Kumar, P. Senthil; Paramasivam, A.; TANUVASFour pairs of emu birds aged 6 years maintained under standard management practices at TANUVAS Regional Research Centre, Pudukottai was used to study the egg production performance. The laying season was from September to February. Laying period was 126.5± 7.72 days. Mean values recorded were egg production 30.75 ± 1.65 eggs per emu layer and egg weight 583.46 ± 20.87g. Feed consumption per emu per day was 945g/bird/day during non-breeding season and 511 g during breeding season. Each emu consumed on an average 730g daily on annual basis. Feed consumption to produce one egg was 17.6± 0.94 kg and it worked out to be Rs.258± 13.81 as feed cost per emu egg in this study.ArticleItem Open Access Emu Farming - Introduction(TANUVAS, 2011) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Anandh, M. Anna; Paramasivam, A.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASEmu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) birds belong to ratite group have high ecorrornic value tor their meat, eggs, oil, skin and ieathars. And about 96% of the emu bird’s parts are usable. These birds can thrive under varying climatic conditions wherever poultry can be reared. They are omnivorous and eat leaves, vegetables, fruits, insects, worms. Recognizing the economic importance of these birds, Australian Government in 1975 started domesticating these birds, which were living in the forest, by establishing big emu terms. in early eighties, emu farming activity started spreading in America, France and other European countries too. it is reported thatthereyare about 10,000 Emu farms in America. The emu farming practice has also spread to China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea. These birds; are adaptable to varied climatic conditions.ArticleItem Open Access Feeding Management of Emu(TANUVAS, 2011) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Anandh, M. Anna; Paramasivam, A.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASThe design of successful feeding programs for emus is a special challenge to nutritionists and production managers. There is little scientifically based information on nutrient requirements and efficiency of nutrient utilization by emus. Nevertheless, successful feeding programs have been developed by using basic physiological and historical information available about emus, combined with knowledge about the nutrient requirements of poultry and other species.ArticleItem Open Access GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF EMU CHICKS REARED UNDER INTENSIVE FARMING CONDITIONS(Global Impact Factor, 2017-12) Suganya, G.; Leela, V.; Paramasivam, A.; Jagatheesan, P. Richard; TANUVASA study was undertaken to evaluate the growth performance of emu chicks reared under intensive system of farming management. The data pertaining to the growth performance of emu chicks were collected from the perusal of the available records at emu research unit of Regional Research Centre, Pudukottai. Thirty numbers of chicks were selected for the study and the data regarding the body weight of chicks were collected for a period of 6 months. The average daily weight gain in chicks was then calculated. The experimental data were statistically analyzed and expressed as mean ± S.E. body weight of emu chicks recorded in the present study showed the maximum growth between 90 to 120 days of age. The mean of average daily weight gain of emu chicks observed in the present study increased steadily up to 90 days of age and then decreased gradually when the chicks reached 150 days of age, after which it remained constant till 180 days of age.ArticleItem Open Access Handling of Emu(TANUVAS, 2011) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Anandh, M. Anna; Paramasivam, A.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Senthilkumar, P.; Rajarajan, G.; TANUVASHandling of emu may be necessary for the reasons of moving the birds from one location to another, identification, sexing, or medicating bird etc. Emus ere usually docile and non-aggressive. The best time of day lo handle emus is early morning and late evening. Restrain the younger birds by securing the body by side ways and hold the body firmly. Sub adults and adults can be secured by holding the wing by side way and held the bird by grabbing both the wings and place by dragging closely to a persons legs. Never allow bird to kick. Bird can kick side ways and front ways. Hence, better securing and firm holding is necessary to avoid harming the bird as well as person.ArticleItem Open Access Hatching Characteristics of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Eggs(Indian Veterinary Journal, 2011-10) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Senthilkumar, P.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Paramasivam, A.; TANUVASInterest in emu farming has increased demand for information about emu and its management in a commercial environment.OtherItem Open Access Hatching Characters of Emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae) Eggs Under Artifical Incubation(TANUVAS, 2010) Jagatheesan, P.N. Richard; Senthilkumar, P.; Reetha, T. Lurthu; Paramasivam, A.OtherItem Open Access Hatching Performance Of Aseel Native Chicken Eggs Under Organised Farming Conditions in Pudukottai District, Tamil Nadu(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2018-12) Paramasivam, A.; TANUVASA research study was conducted to assess the hatching performance of Aseel eggs under organized farming conditions in Desi fowl research unit of Tamil Nadu Veterinary Animal Sciences University, Regional Research and Educational Centre, Pudukottai for the period of three years from January 2016 up to October 2018. The foundation stock bird was established by hatching Aseel ernbryonated eggs received from Poultry Research Station, Chennai. The hatchability of foundation stock eggs recorded 82.13 Percent total hatchability, 89.15 Percent fertile hatchability and 92.13 Percent fertility from 450 eggs.