Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme.
The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered.
The University has its sub-campus at Nagpur with constituent College, College of Agriculture which offers B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) degree programmes. The Nagpur Campus is accomplished with a garden, surrounded by its natural beauty and a well established Zoo which attract the general public and visitors to the city. A separate botanic Garden is being maintained on 22 hectares with a green house for the benefit of research workers.
In addition there are 2 affiliated grant-in-aid colleges and 14 private non-grant-in-aid colleges under the umbrella of this University
A Central Research Station is situated at the main Campus which caters to the need of research projects undertaken by Crop Scientists of the principle crops of the region are Cotton, Sorghum, Oilseeds and Pulses.
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ThesisItem Open Access ADOPTION OF GOAT REARING PRACTICES IN RISOD TAHSIL OF WASHIM DISTRICT.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2019-08-09) AMBHORE, VAIBHAV PANDIT.; Motghare, Dr. A. B.The present investigation entitled “Adoption of goat rearing practices in Risod tahsil of Washim district”. was carried out by randomly selecting 120 goat keepers by selecting one tahsil namely Risod. From Risod tahsil, six villages were selected randomly and from each village 20 goat keepers were again selected constituting 120 goat keepers and were classified in four different flock size groups i.e. very small (1-10 goat), small (11-25 goat ), medium (26-50 goat ) and large (above 50 goat) on the basis of flock size. The findings indicated that maximum number of the goat keepers were having middle age group (49.16 per cent), illiterate (39.16 per cent), family size small group (43.34 per cent), possessed landless (29.18 per cent) and medium level of family size (63.89 per cent). With regards to the knowledge of goat keepers, majority (40.83 per cent) of them were observed in high knowledge category followed by medium (35.83 per cent) and low (23.34 per cent) knowledge category of goat rearing management practices. With regards to the adoption of goat keepers, majority (42.50 per cent) of them were observed in medium adoption category followed by high (31.66 per cent) and low (25.84 per cent) adoption category of goat rearing management practices. In feeding practices majority goat keepers generally followed only grazing (84.16%). Feeding of green fodder 22.50 per cent, dry fodder 15.83 per cent. Additional ration to pregnant doe feed 26.66 per cent, feeding common salt 36.66 per cent and feeding concentrate 13.33 per cent. The processing of concentrates before feeding was followed by 20.83 per cent goat keepers. While none of the goat keepers stall feeding. While none of the goat keepers were use of mineral mixture or mineral brick. However, 36.66 per cent goat keepers feeding common salt. The feeding of concentrate mixture separately used by 28.34 per cent goat keepers and feeding with roughages were followed by 71.66 per cent goat keepers. In management practices related to breeding all of the goat keepers goat keepers adopt natural breeding While none of the goat keepers were adopt artificial insemination and cross breeding. However, 59.16 per cent and 71.66 per cent goat keepers adopted care after service and drying milk at advanced stage of pregnancy respectively. In management practices related to health care and sanitation majority of goat keepers adopt control of external parasite 33.33 per cent, followed by vaccination 25.00 per cent and washing of goat only 14.16 per cent. While none of goat keepers adopted deworming of goat. The major constraints expressed by the goat keepers were high cost of concentrates, high cost of green fodder, high cost of mineral mixture, lack of scientific knowledge, lack of technical guidance, shortage of green fodder, non-availability of veterinary aids, lack of loan facility and lack of space and constraints in housing management. Hence, it is concluded that there is need to rearing management of goat on scientific line which includes, proper feeding, breeding, housing and health care so as to increased production of goat in study area.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CONCENTRATES MIXTURE ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF HEIFER.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-07-16) DAHIWALE, PRIYANKA AHINSAK; Shelke, Dr. R. R.The study entitled “Effect of Different Concentrates Mixture on Growth Performance of Heifer” was conducted for period of 90 day. Fifteen Heifers were divided into three groups on the nearness of the age and body weight. Three feeding treatment were studies namely T1 Dry fodder (Soybean straw) with green fodder (Hybrid Napier) + Readymade concentrate (Sugras) mixture-I as per requirement, T2 Dry fodder (Soybean straw) with green fodder (Hybrid Napier) and concentrate mixture-II as per requirement and T3 Dry fodder (Soybean straw) with green fodder (Hybrid Napier) + concentrate mixture-III as per requirement of heifer in all treatments. The soybean straw, Hybrid Napier and readymade concentrate mixture-I, concentrate Mixture-II, concentrate mixture-III were containing on an average 90.51, 24.16, 90.80, 90.96, 90.12 per cent DM, respectively. The CP content (6.81, 7.50, 17.63, 19.28, 17.94) per cent respectively. The CF content (38.32, 35.76, 11.68, 10.64, 12.24) per cent respectively. The EE content (1.65, 2.40, 2.72, 4.05, 3.98) per cent respectively. The NFE content (41.36, 44.18, 64.08, 60.19, 60.49) per cent respectively. The total ash content (11.86, 10.16, 3.89, 5.84, 5.35) per cent respectively. On an average the heifer consumed 6.57, 6.90 and 6.66 kg of feed per day under T1, T2 and T3. Daily DMI differed significantly between the treatments. The heifers from T2 groups need more DM than that of T3, and T1 groups. The average daily intake was 2.64, 2.63 and 2.62 kg/day/heifers in T1, T2 and T3 groups respectively. Higher intake of DM per 100 kg body weight was noticed in treatment T2 and lowest in T1 and T3. The daily water intake of the heifer was differ significant among the feeding group, the heifer from T2 group drunk more (9.4) than that T1 (6.8), and T3 (7.8). This trend indicated that the water in treatment T1, T2, T3, were differ significantly, indicating, that level of concentrates mixture had effect on the water consumption of heifer. The feeding trial was conducted during after months of winter therefore the water intake seems to be lower. When the water intake was converted to unit body size. The average water intake per 100 kg body weight was 11.8, 14.2 and 12.8 litre per heifer per day in T1, T2 and T3 respectively. As a result of this solution dry matter to water intake ratio was more or less similar in all the groups and it was 1:2.9, 1:3.5 and 1:2.5 under T1, T2 and T3 groups respectively. All the heifers exhibited satisfactory growth rate 294 to 331 (g) per day and differences were significant. The per kg of body weight gain was higher in T2 treatment. Body measurement (chest girth, body length and body height) of the heifer under treatment T2 proved statistically significant effect. Further It was also observed that, the treatment T2 showed better result as compared to T1 and T3 treatment. The cost of feeding per kg body weight gain has found decreasing trend from T2 and T3. Total cost / kg BW gain / heifer is less in T2 groups of treatments.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF FEEDING AZOLLA (Azolla pinnata) MEAL ON PERFORMANCE OF VANRAJA POULTRY BIRDS(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-06-11) TAWASOLI, MOHAMMAD JAWAD S/O GHULAM NABI; Kahate, Dr. P. A.The present investigation entitled “Effect of Feeding Azolla (Azolla pinnata) meal on Performance of Vanraja Poultry Birds” was carried out to assess the effect of feeding Azolla meal on body weight, feed consumption, feed conversion efficiency (FCR), dressing percentage and economics of vanraja poultry birds production. One hundred fifty chicks of day old straight run commercial Vanraja birds were procured Matoshri Distributors, Amravati Hatchery. They were randomly and equally distributed into five treatment groups T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 with 30 numbers of chicks in each group. Azolla (Azolla pinnata) meal was added in experimental ration at different levels. The dietary treatments consisted of one basal control (T1), supplemented with 3% Azolla meal (T2), 6% Azolla meal (T3), 9% Azolla meal (T4), and 12% Azolla meal (T5).The corresponding average live body weights at the end of seven weeks of age were 991.30, 1036.04, 1128.59, 1079.22 and1042.40 g in T1 to T5 treatment groups, respectively. The average weekly body weight gain in gram at seventh week of age was T1 (227.05), T2 (225.93), T3 (264.99), T4 (247.62) and T5 (215.39). In T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The average weekly cumulative body weight gain at seventh week of age were recorded as in gram 958.1, 1003.39, 1095.14, 1047.28 and1009.45forT1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The average total weekly feed consumption gram/bird during the experimental period at the end of seventh week was recorded as 629.7, 600.02, 670.00, 584.83 and 614.25 g. For T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The cumulative feed consumption at seventh week of age was 2612.8, 2653.04, 2723.1, 2440.5 and 2653.8 g, respectively in T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments groups. The average weekly feed efficiency at seventh week age were 2.77, 2.66, 2.53, 2.36 and 2.85 in T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The cumulative feed efficiency of various groups at seventh week from T1 to T5 were 2.73, 2.64, 2.49, 2.33 and 2.63, respectively. The average weekly water consumption at 7th week of age for treatment T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 was recorded as 2269.74, 2271.5, 2273.25, 2272.06 and 2273.11 ml, respectively. The overall mortality in Vanraja poultry birds of various groups during the experimental period was not found. The average dressing percentage among the different treatment group varied between 69.07 to 64.11 per cent. Numerically higher dressing percentage was recorded in treatment T3 (69.07). The net profit per bird was highest in T3 (Rs. 56.06) followed by T4 (Rs. 54.17), T2 (Rs. 42.13), T5 (Rs. 40.90) and lower in T1 (Rs. 35.96).ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF FEEDING CUMIN POWDER ON PERFORMANCE OF VANARAJA POULTRY BIRDS.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, 2018-06-11) AHMAD, SHAFIQ S/O GHULLAM SEDIQ.; Bidwe, Dr. K. U.The present investigation entitled “Effect of Feeding Cumin Powder on Performince of Vanaraja Poultry Birds.” Was planned on Body weights, Feed Consumption, Feed Conversion Efficiency (FCR), Dressing Percentage and Economics of Vanaraj Poultry Birds production. 150, Chicks of day old straight run commercial Vanaraga Breed were procured from Govt., hatchery Amravati. They were randomly and equally distributed into five treatment groups T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 with 30 numbers of chicks in each group. Cumin Seed Powder were added in experimental ration at different levels. The dietary treatments consisted of one basal control (T1), supplemented with 1% Cumin seed powder (T2), 1.5% Cumin seed powder (T3), 2% cumin seed Powder (T4), 2.5 %cumin seed Powder (T5). The corresponding average live body weights at the end of seven weeks of age were 981.76, 1025.89, 1032.19, 1068.65 and 1117.53 gms. in T1 to T5 treatment groups, respectively. The average weekly body weight gain at seventh week of age were 224.83., 223.71, 213.28, 245.16 and 262.4gms. In T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The average weekly cumulative body weight gain at seventh week of age were recorded as 948.65, 993.56, 999.55, 1037.01 and 1084.44. for T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The average total weekly feed consumption (gram/bird) during the experimental period at the end of seventh week were recorded as629.91, 600.19, 614.44, 584.93 and 670.22gms.For T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5treatments groups, respectively. The cumulative feed consumption at 7th week of age were 2613.51, 2653.87, 2654.55, 2441.28 and 2723.95gms, respectively in T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups. The average weekly feed efficiency at 7th week age were 2.80, 2.68, 2.68, 2.39 and 2.55 in T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The cumulative feed efficiency of various groups at seventh week from T1 to T5were 2.75, 2.67, 2.66, 2.35 and 2.51, respectively. The average weekly water consumption at 7th week of age for treatment T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 was recorded as 2161.66, 2163.33, 2165.00, 2163.87 and 2164.87 ml respectively. The overall mortality in Vanaraja poultry birds of various groups during the experimental period was zero. The average dressing percentage among the different treatment group varied between 67.64 to 62.73per cent. Numerically higher dressing percentage was recorded in treatment T5 (67.6764). The net profit per bird was highest in T4 (Rs. 42.28) followed by T5 (38.59), T2 (34.49), T1 (34.22) and lower in T3 (Rs.32.97).ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF PARTIAL FEEDING OF HYDROPONIC MAIZE ON PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED HEIFERS.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2019-08-09) THOMBRE, KU. CHHAYA SHANKARRAO.; Atkare, Dr. V. G.The present investigation entitled “EFFECT OF PARTIAL FEEDING OF HYDROPONIC MAIZE ON PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED HEIFERS.” was undertaken at Livestock Instructional Farm, Section of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, College of Agriculture, Nagpur during the year 2018-2019. Six crossbred heifers were selected and randomly divided in to three groups of two in each group on the basis of body weight. The heifers from each group which served as treatment (T1) was fed with Dry roughages ad lib+100%Green maize fodder. Likewise another treatment (T2)Dry roughages ad lib+60% Green maize +40% Hydroponic maize and (T3 ) was fed with Dry roughages ad lib +40% Green maize+60% Hydroponic maize. The experimental period consisted of 84 days. At the time of switch over of treatment to the other, a period of 10 days was considered as an adjustment period. Daily record of feed offered and water intake was maintained .The feed samples were analyzed for proximate principles according to AOAC(1995). It observed that DM, CP, EE, CF,NFE and Ash for Hydroponic Maize were 24.30,15.05,6.84,10.93,64.46 and 6.06 per cent, respectively. Corresponding figures for Green maize were recorded as 25.75, 9.83, 33.13, 1.79, 49.92 and 8.12 per cent, respectively. Daily DM intake differed significantly between the treatments. The daily dry matter intake per 100 kg body weight in T1, T2 and T3 3.70, 3.08 and 2.67 kg, respectively. This trend thus indicated that there was reduce in the daily DM intake when hydroponic green maize was incorporated as feed in the rations of heifers. The average gain in body measurement (chest girth, body length and body height) was higher in treatment T3 and T2 as compared to no hydroponic maize fed T1 treatment. It indicated significant effect of hydroponic maize feeding on growth performance of crossbred heifers. The total cost of feed per kg of live weight was Rs.212.57, Rs.214.00 and Rs.238.35, respectively in treatment T1, T2 and T3. Thus it can be concluded that growing heifers can be efficiently raised on feeding hydroponic green maize fodder containing diet as evident from higher growth and significantly increased in body measurements viz.,chest girth, body length and body height and maintained good health of experimental heifers over experimental period.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF REPLACEMENT OF CONCENTRATE MIXTURES WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AZOLLA (Azolla pinnata) MEAL ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF OSMANABADI DOES.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-12-07) DESHMUKH, PRASAD PRAKASH.; Nage, Dr. S.P.The study entitled “Effect of replacement of concentrate mixtures with different levels of Azolla (Azolla pinnata) meal on growth performance of Osmanabadi Does” was conducted for period of 60 days.. Twenty goat does between 18-24 months of age and weight between 25 to 28 kg were divided into five equal groups .The feeding treatments consisted of T1 i.e consisting of concentrate mixture 100% without azola meal, T2 consisting of concentrate mixtrure 80% + 20% azolla meal, T3 consisting of concentrate mixtrure 70% + 30% azolla meal ,T4 consisting of concentrate mixtrure 60% + 40% azolla meal ,T5 consisting of concentrate mixtrure 50% + 50% azolla meal. The chemical composition of Azolla observed that the DM, CP, CF, EE, NFE and Ash content in Azolla were as 90.20, 25.16, 15.66, 3.42, 52.10, 8.52 per cent respectively. Daily DM intake differed significantly between the treatments The values of daily dry matter intake per 100 kg body weight of the treatment groups T1, T2, T3 ,T4 and T5 were as 3.50, 3.98, 4.29, 4.37 and 3.67 kg respectively. The dry matter intake was noticed more in T4 followed by T3, T2, T5 and T1. Dry matter intake per day were as 1.05, 1.25, 1.38.1.48, and 1.17 kg in the treatment T1, T2, T3 T4 and T5 respectively. This trend thus indicated the influence of supplementation of azolla and concentrate mixture improves the dry matter intake. Weight gain per day was found higher in T4. The per kg gain in body weight was higher in T4 treatment. It was over experimental results, the treatment T4 showed better and desirable result as compared with T1, T2 ,T3 and T5 treatments. Therefore feeding cost was desirable in T4 treatment as Growth rate was higher in feeding the concentrate mixtrure 60% + 40% azolla meal than other groups.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION OF ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) AND NEEM (AZADIRACHTA INDICA) LEAVES POWDER ON PERFORMANCE OF VANRAJA POULTRY BIRDS.(Dr.Panjabrao Deshmuksh Krishi Vidyapeet,Akola, 2021-03-09) GADEKAR, SHRIKANT DATTATRAYA.; Chavan, Dr. S. D.The present research work entitled as “Effect of supplementation of aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder on performance of vanraja poultry birds” was conducted at poultry unit of PGI, VAS, MAFSU, Akola and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola.The objective of present study was to investigate the the effect of supplementation of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder on performance of vanraja poultry birds. For present study 270 day old vanraja chicks were divided in nine treatments having three replications, with ten birds.The treatments were (T1) control with no supplementation, (T2) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP, (T3) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP, (T4) standard ration plus 1 per cent NLP, (T5) standard ration plus 1.5 per cent NLP, (T6) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP and 1 per cent NLP, (T7) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP and 1.5 per cent NLP, (T8) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP and 1 per cent NLP and (T9) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP plus 1.5 per cent NLP. On the basis of data obtained on feed consumption of Vanraja poultry birds, the average weekly cumulative feed consumption were in the range (2473.33 gm/bird) to (2728.55 g/bird) the highest cumulative feed consumption was recorded in T7 (2728.55 g/bird). The cumulative body weight gain was found highest in (1274.36 g/bird). The total average water intake per bird was highest in (1410.02 ml/bird) in T1. Feed conversion ratio was superior in treatment (T6) (2.04 g/bird). On the basis of data obtained on haemato-biochemical parameters it was observed that the highest values for haemoglobin packed cell volume (PCV), Red blood cell (RBC), White blood cells (WBC) was found in T6 (11.70 mg/dl), T6 (37.72 per cent), T6 (2.93 106/mm3), (36418.06 cells/mm3), respectively. Similarly highest count for serum total protein, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, serum HDL cholesterol, serum LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, creatinine, glucose was noticed in T6 (2.80 mg/dl), T3 (1.52 mg/dl), T1 (1.69 mg/dl), T1 (121.57 mg/dl), T7 (33.41 mg/dl), T6 (56.27 mg/dl), T1 (101.17 mg/dl). T1 (5.73 mg/dl), T1 (0.89 mg/dl) and T6 (234.97 mg/dl) respectively. The highest carcass weight obtained in treatment T6 (945.17g). the data obtained on meat composition revealed that highest dry matter content were obtained in treatment T4 (27.67 per cent), in breast meat and highest dry matter content in thigh meat was found in T2 (26.31 per cent). The highest crude protein of breast, thigh and drumstick meat was recorded T4 (19.78 per cent), T7 (24. 94 per cent), T2 (32.09 per cent). The highest crude fat content of breast, thigh and drumstick meat was found in T1 (1.99 per cent), T6 (4.53 per cent) and T1 (3.54 per cent). The highest ash percentage of breast, thigh and drumstick meat were observed in T4 (6.60 per cent), T6 (5.22 per cent) and T5 (8.75 per cent). Similarly the highest crude fiber per cent of breast, thigh and drumstick meat were noticed in T2 (0.72 per cent), T6 (1.12 per cent) and T1 (0.83 per cent) respectively. Data on sensory evaluation of meat revealed that the highest score for appearance, flavour, juiciness, tenderness and overall acceptance recorded in T5 (7.77), T6 (8.33), T6 (8.80), T6 (8.15) and T4 (8.33) respectively. Out of total 270 birds mortality recorded highest in T1 i.e. (3 birds). The highest net profit gain was noticed in T6 (Rs. 71.34).ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTING MULTI-STRAIN YEAST CULTURE ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF HEIFERS.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-07-16) MARASKOLHE, MANGESH VITTHAL; Bidwe, Dr. K. U.The study entitled “Effect of Supplementing Multi-strain Yeast Culture on The Growth Performance of Heifers” was conducted at LIF, Dr. PDKV, Akola, for period of 90 days. Twenty Heifers were selected on the basis of nearness to age and body weight. They were randomly allotted to four treatments via T1 - (control) Green Fodder + Dry Fodder + Concentrate mixture + without yeast culture, T2 - Green Fodder + Dry Fodder + Concentrate mixture + 5 gm yeast culture, T3 - Green Fodder + Dry Fodder + Concentrate mixture + 10 gm yeast culture and T4 - Green Fodder + Dry Fodder + Concentrate mixture + 15 gm yeast culture. The multi strain yeast culture used were containing four strain yeast culture containing four strain namely Lactobacillus acidofellus, Saccharomycescerevisiae, Saccharomyces boulardii and Profionibacteriumfrendenreichiiof bacteria and fungi respectively. Multi-strain yeast culture was supplied by Wokhardt co. Mumbai namely Biovet-YC Gold was fed as per treatment to the heifers. Observation on feed intake, dry matter intake and growth parameters likes weight gain, body measurement i.e. length, height, chest girth were recorded and statistically analyzed by adopting randomized block design. It was found that feed intake, dry matter intake and water intake was influenced due to feeding of yeast culture and increasing trend was recorded accordingly to the rate of the addition of yeast culture to the heifers. The heifers fed under treatment T4 amongst all treatments showed average daily weight gain (0.451 kg per day), body length (0.113 cm/day), chest girth (0.148 cm/day) and body height (0.132 cm/day) during the period of investigation. Hence T4 was found superior of all other treatments. The maximum growth rate per kg weight gain of heifers obtained on feeding of multi-strain yeast culture at lower cost.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTING YEAST CULTURE ON THE PRODUCTION OF LACTATING CROSSBRED COWS.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2013-05-31) SHIRSATH , SURAJ ASHOK.; Shelke, Shri. R. R.ThesisItem Open Access FEEDING VALUE OF HYDROPONIC GREEN FODDER UNDER CONTROLLED AND FIELD CONDITION ON HEIFER(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-07-16) PATIL, SWAPNAJIT JAYWANT.; Chavan, Dr. S. D.The study entitled “Feeding value of hydroponic green fodder under controlled and field condition on heifers.” was conducted for period of 90 days. Twenty crossbred heifers were divided into five groups on the nearness of age and weight. Five feeding treatment were studied namely T1 {Dry roughages ad lib + green roughages + concentrate}, T2 {Dry roughages ad lib + Green roughages (30% green maize of field condition + 70% Green fodder) + Concentrate.}, T3 {Dry roughages (ad lib) + Green roughages (30% Hydroponic green maize of controlled condition + 70% Green fodder+ Concentrate.}, T4 {Dry roughages (ad lib ) + Green roughages (40% green maize of field condition + 60% Green fodder) + Concentrate.} and T5 { Dry roughages (ad lib ) + Green roughages (40% Hydroponic green maize of controlled condition + 60% Green fodder) + Concentrate.} to fulfil feed requirement of heifers in all treatments. It was observed that hydroponic green maize were containing 11.10, 14.10, 4.07, 72.86, 7.17 and 1.80 per cent, DM, CP, EE, NFE, CF and Total ash respectively. Daily DM intake differed significantly between the treatments. The heifers from T1 groups consumed less DM than that of T2, T3 , T4 and T5 groups. The average daily intake were 4.85, 4.93, 5.15, 5.08 and 5.36 kg/day/heifer in T1, T2,T3,T4 and T5 groups respectively. This trend thus indicated that there was reduce in the daily DM intake when hydroponic green maize was incorporated as feed in the rations of heifers. It was observed from over all experimental results, that the treatment T5 showed better and desirable result as compared with T1, T2, and T4 treatments. Though the treatment T5 recorded better and desirable result but was at a par with T3 Therefore feeding cost was desirable. Growth rate was higher in feeding in heifers fed on hydroponic green maize than control group (i.e. without hydroponic green maize).ThesisItem Open Access FEEDING VALUE OF HYDROPONIC GREEN FODDER UNDER CONTROLLED AND FIELD CONDITION ON CALVES.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-07-16) TELGOTE, MADHU VILASRAO .; Chavan, Dr. S. D.The study entitled was "FEEDING VALUE OF HYDROPONIC GREEN FODDER UNDER CONTROLLED AND FIELD CONDITIONS ON CALVES.” conducted for period of 90 days. Twenty crossbred calves were divided into five groups on the nearness of age and weight. Five feeding treatment were studied namely T1- Dry roughages ad lib + Green roughages + Concentrate, T2 - Dry roughages ad lib + Green roughages(30% green maize of field condition + 70% green fodder) + Concentrate, T3 - Dry roughages ad lib + Green roughages(30% hydroponic green maize of controlled condition +70% green fodder) + Concentrate, T4 - Dry roughages ad lib + Green roughages(40% green maize of field condition + 60% green fodder) + Concentrate and T5 - Dry roughages ad lib + Green roughages(40%hydroponic green maize of controlled condition + 60% green fodder) + Concentrate to fulfill feed requirement of crossbred calves in all treatments. It was observed that hydroponic green maize was containing 14.10, 4.07, 75.12,7.17 and 1.80 per cent, CP, EE, NFE, CF and Total ash respectively. The daily DM intake was affected significantly over the experimental period. The crossbred calves from T5 groups consumed more DM than that of T1, T2, T3 and T4 groups. The average daily intake was 2.40, 2.53, 2.64, 2.55 and 2.70 kg/day/calves in T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 groups respectively. All the crossbred calves exhibited satisfactory growth rate, the average daily body weight gain was 0.213, 0.260, 0.324, 0.266 and 0.361 kg per day in T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatment respectively. However, the per kg gain in body weight was higher in T5treatment. It was observed from over all experimental results, that the treatment T5 showed better and desirable result as compared with T1, T2, T3 and T4 treatments. Therefore, feeding cost was desirable. Growth rate was higher in feeding in crossbred calves fed on hydroponic green maize than other groups.ThesisItem Open Access GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION COST OF POULTRY FARM MAINTAINED AT BHANDARA DISTRICT.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-12-03) CHAWKE, AKSHAY PRAMOD.; KAHATE, Dr. P. A.The present investigation entitled “Growth Performance and Production Cost of Poultry Farm Maintained at Bhandara District” under Bhandara district having seven talukas was undertaken for the present study namely Tumsar, Mohadi Bhandara, Sakoli, Lakhani, Pauni and Lakhandur. A survey was carried out by selecting 3 poultry owners from each tehsil in such a manner total 21 respondents were selected for the study. Data were collected on profile, status, various determinants of improvement of rural livelihood and constraints of poultry owners with the help of pre structured and pretested interview schedule comprises information for the year 2019 - 2020 to know the status of poultry farm during last years. The result showed that, the age group of below 30 years 50% of small owners, 37.5% of medium and 0% of large owners was observed. The age group of 31-45 years was found 50 % of small, 25% of medium, and 60% of large owners. The age group of above 45 years was found only 37% of medium and 40% of large owners. In secondary educational qualification were found 75% of small, 62.5% of medium and 20% of large poultry owners. In higher secondary educational qualification 25% of small, 37.5% of medium and 20% of large poultry owners were observed. Whereas in graduated educational qualification 60% of only large poultry owners were observed. The poultry owners of Bhandara district in business occupation was observed as 12.5% of small, 12.5% of medium and 20% of large poultry owners. In agriculture occupation 87.5% of small, 87.5% of medium and 20% of large poultry owners were found. The size of household having 2-4 persons was found only 12.5% in small owners. 5-7 persons of household size was observed 87.5% in each class of small and medium and 80% of large poultry owners. Own source of finance in poultry business were found only 50% of small and 75% of medium poultry owners. The average total land holding of small, medium and large poultry owner group was 29.41%, 25.00% and 25% respectively. The contribution of kharif crop was highest i.e. 64.70%, 70 % and 70.83% for small, medium and large owners followed by rabi and summer season as 29.41%, 15.00% and 8.33% and 5.88%, 5.00% and 12.5% for small, medium and large owners respectively. The value of bullock pair held by selected owners was 50.68% by small owners, 22.83% by medium owners and 43.32% by large owners. In housing construction (Intensive, aeration/ Ventilated) adopted by poultry owners were 62.5%, 75% and 100% of small, medium and large poultry owners followed management practices in floor (Concentrate, Rat proof) 87.5%, 87.5% and 100% of small, medium and large owners, respectively. The feeder for poultry was used 25%, 62.5% and 60% of small, medium and large poultry owners, respectively. The poultry owners was performed 100% of small, medium and large owners maintained the weight of day old chick. Although 50% of small, 37.5% of medium and 40% of large owners achieved the growth performance in weight of the bird at the time of selling (2kg). Total capital investment made by selected poultry owners was Rs.49366, Rs.128906 and Rs.43165 per holding for small, medium and large poultry owners, respectively. Mortality losses were 8.80, 8.90 and 10 per cent for small, medium and large owners, respectively. The total cost for the production of poultry per annum was found Rs.11,24,360, Rs.25,26,301 and Rs.35,60,277 for small, medium, large owners units respectively. High chick cost problem 100%, 75% and 00% faced by small, medium and large poultry owners, respectively. Also, the high feed cost problems faced75%, 75% and 20% by small medium and large poultry owners, respectively. 100% of small, 62.5% of medium and 20% of large poultry owners was faced the problem of lack of processing. 75% of small, 50% of medium and 40% of large poultry owners was faced the problem of Integration. 100% of small, 75% of medium and 20% of large poultry owners was faced the problem of entry of middleman. 37.5% of small, 50% of medium and 40% of large owners was faced the problem of lack of co-operative marketing facility.ThesisItem Open Access MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF KATHANI CATTLE IN GOREGAON TAHSIL OF GONDIA DISTRICT.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-08-18) CHAVHAN, TIKENDRAKUMAR MOHANLAL.; Zinjarde, Dr. R. M.The population of female was higher in all age groups. The Kathani cattle were of small size, light built and having compact body. Body coat colour were mostly white colour and muzzle, hoof, eyelid and tail switch were mostly black and horn colour was grey. The horns were medium and curved like shape and orientation of horn was outward and upward. The ears have horizontal orientation. The forehead was medium with straight profile. The body characteristics such as hump as well as dewlap were medium in size and navel flap was small in size. The udder was mostly in bowl shape, teat shape was mostly cylindrical shape and milk vein was small in size. The average body weight in Kathani cattle for different age group were found to be 43.26±1.03 (up to 1 year), 71.10±10.85 (1 to 2 year), 112.97±3.04 (2 to 3 year) and 215.96±2.92 (above 3 year) kg, respectively. In biometric measurement average length of neck was 41.90±0.35 cm, chest girth was 142.86±1.24 cm, body length was 113.10±0.60 cm, length of tail was 76.00±1.80 cm and height at wither was 115.04±0.72 cm.The lactational performance of average lactational milk yield was obtained to be 520.61±21.59 kg, with average lactation period as 153.21±1.81 days and lactational milk yield per day was 2.95±0.17 kg. respectively.ThesisItem Open Access PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED COWS ON SUPPLEMENTATION OF DIFFERENT MINERAL MIXTURE IN CHALLENGE FEEDING(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-11-25) JADHAO, DATTA RAMRAO; Kahate, Dr. P. A.The aim of present study was to find out the performance of crossbred cows on supplementation of different mineral mixture in challenge feeding. Eighteen advance pregnant crossbred cows were selected 60 days before expected date of calving and were divided into 3 groups i.e. control (T1), treatment (T2) and (T3) on the basis of milk yield, parity and body weight for this study. During the pre-partum period, animals of T1 control group were fed 1kg concentrate for maintenance per day from 60th day to prior to calving till the day of parturition. T2 group animals were fed 1kg concentrate for maintenance plus 1.5 kg concentrate as challenge feed per day from 60th day to 22nd day prior to calving and from 22nd day prior to calving till parturition animals were fed 1 kg concentrate for maintenance plus 2 kg concentrate as challenge feed plus 30 gm non-chelated mineral mixture per day. T3 group animals fed 1kg concentrate for maintenance plus 1.5 kg concentrate as challenge feed per day from 60th day to 22nd prior to calving and from 22nd prior to calving till parturition animals were fed 1 kg concentrate for maintenance plus 2.0 kg concentrate as challenge feed plus 30 gm chelated mineral mixture per day. During the postpartum period, animals of T1, T2 and T3 group were fed based on their milk yield as per thumb rule i.e. 1 kg concentrate per day for maintenance and 1 kg concentrate per 2.5 kg of milk production plus T2 group animal fed 30 gm non- chelated mineral mixture and T3 group fed 30 gm chelated mineral mixture. The mean DMI (kg) in T1, T2 and T3 cows during pre-partum period was 8.02, 9.16 and 9.33 kg respectively which did significantly between treatments. The postpartum DMI was significantly higher (P<0.05) in T3 (10.61) as comapared to T2 (10.27) and T1 (9.75) treatments. The overall mean daily milk yield per animal was significantly higher (P<0.05) in T3 (10.45) as compared to T2(8.75) & T1 (7.11). The difference in mean calf birth weight T1, T2 and T3 was 20.30, 23.57 & 24.53 kg respectively. The mean daily colostrum yield T1, T2 and T3 was 5.32, 7.04 & 7.82 kg respectively. Number of day taken to achieve peak yield T1, T2 and T3 was 39.00, 49.33 & 53.66 days and T1 group achieve earlier as compare to T2 and T3 and were significant. The differences in fat, SNF, lactose and total solid were significant effect and protein was found in non-significant effect. The cost of per litre millk production was Rs. 28.10, 24.85 and 24.49 in T1, T2 and T3 group respectively. It was concluded that the practice of challenge feeding of crossbred cows improved the production performance duringearly lactation without affecting their periparturient health and was found to be economical.ThesisItem Open Access PERFORMANCE OF GREEN FODDER UNDER VARIED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-11-25) MANE, CHANGDEV BALU; Bidwe, Dr. K.UThe present investigation entitled “Performance of Green Fodder Under Varied Nutrient Management.” was conducted at Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, Post Graduate Institute, Dr PDKV, Akola for period 90 Days. Six treatments were studied namely T1 – Nutrient management through organic manure and bio-pesticide for maize fodder, T2 – Nutrient management through organic manure and bio-pesticide for Lucerne fodder, T3 – Nutrient management through fertilizer and IPM for maize fodder, T4 – Nutrient management through fertilizer and IPM for maize fodder, T5 – Nutrient management through fertilizer and pesticide for maize fodder and T6– Nutrient management through fertilizer and coragen for Lucerne fodder. The fodder crops were applied FYM and fertilizer for various treatments. After 90 days of experiment fodder grown were analyzed for proximate composition, pesticides residues, yield and cost structure of Lucerne and maize green fodder. The results revealed that Dry Matter value of maize and T2, T4, T6 .Ether Extract value of maize and Lucerne fodder was 4.31, 4.51, 4.42 percent and 4.37,4.40, 4.57 percent respectively for treatment T1, T 3, T5 and T2, T4, T6 .Total Ash value of maize and Lucerne fodder was 7.31, 7.52, 7.39 percent and 7.22, 7.22, 7.17 percent respectively for treatment T1, T 3, T5 and T2, T4, T6 Nitrogen Free Extract value of maize and Lucerne fodder was 52.53, 52.32, 52.32 percent and 41.08, 40.92, 40.71 percent respectively T1, T 3, T5 and T2, T4, T6, For its proximate analysis the results were non- significant at 5 % level of significance. The results of metarhizum and neem seed extract application on term of residues on maize and Lucerne fodder under treatment T1, T2, T3, T4 was below level of quantification, while- coragen pesticide application residues treatment in T5, and T6 was recorded i.e. 0.144 and 0.050 mg per kg respectively. The mean yield of maize and Lucerne under treatment T1, T 3, T5 and T2, T4, T6 was 30.25, 31.29, 31.39 and 3.18, 3.77, 3.74 ton respectively and yield results were significant at 5 % level of significance. The cost of maize and Lucerne fodder treatment for T1, T2, T3, T4 , T5 and T6 was Rs. 27206, 27080, 20146,19810, 20986 and 19870 respectively.ThesisItem Open Access PERFORMANCE OF INDIGENOUS COWS ON SUPPLEMENTATION OF DIFFERENT MINERAL MIXTURE IN CHALLENGE FEEDING.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-11-25) GOTE, RUSHIKESH RAMDAS.; Shelke, Dr.R.R.The study entitled “Performance of Indigenous Cows on Supplementation of Different Mineral Mixture In Challenge Feeding” was conducted for 60 days pre-partum and 60 days postpartum. Eighteen advance pregnant indigenous cows were selected 60 days before expected date of calving and were divided into 3 groups i.e. control (T1), treatment (T2) and (T3) on the basis of milk yield, parity and body weight for this study. During the pre-partum period, animals of T1 control group were fed 1 kg of concentrate for maintenance per day from 60th day to prior to calving till the day of parturition. T2 group animals were fed 1 kg concentrate for maintenance plus 1.5 kg concentrate as challenge feed per day plus 30 gm non-chelated mineral mixture from60th day to 22nd day prior to calving and from 22nd day prior to calving till parturition animals were fed 1 kg concentrate for maintenance plus 2 kg concentrate plus 30 gm non-chelated mineral mixture as challenge feed per day. T3 group animals were fed 1 kg concentrate for maintenance plus 2 kg concentrate plus 30 gm chelated mineral mixture as challenge feed per day from 60th day to 22nd prior to calving and from 22nd prior to calving till parturition animals were fed 1 kg concentrate for maintenance plus 2.5 kg concentrate plus 30 gm chelated mineral mixture as challenge feed per day. During the postpartum period, animals of T1, T2 and T3 group were fed based on their milk yield as per thumb rule i.e. 1 kg concentrate per day for maintenance and 1 kg concentrate per 2.5 kg of milk production. The average DMI (kg) in T1, T2 and T3 cows during pre-partum period was 8.20, 10.10 and 11.20 kg respectively which did significantly between treatments. The postpartum DMI was significantly higher (P<0.05) in T3(11.00 kg) as compared to T2(9.40 kg) and T1 (8.30 kg) respectively. The overall mean daily milk yield per animal was significantly higher (P<0.05) in T3 (4.42, 4.15, 9.93 & 9.68 kg) as compared to T2 (4.18, 3.66, 9.33 & 9.23 kg) & T1 (2.84, 2.98, 6.62& 6.50 kg) in Gaolao, Red kandhari, Gir and Sahiwal, respectively. The difference in mean calf birth weight T1, T2 and T3 was 20.3, 23.2 and 24.43 kg, respectively. The mean daily colostrum yield T1, T2 and T3 was 2.74, 3.14, 3.66 kg and 2.78, 3.26, 3.90 kg and 6.30, 8.44, 9.52 kg and 6.20, 8.26, 8.90 in gaolao, red kandhari, gir and sahiwal, respectively. Number of days taken to achieve peak yield T1, T2 and T3 was 42.50, 53.66 and 57 days and T1 groups achieve earlier as compare to T2 and T3 and were significant. The differences in mean fat, SNF, lactose and total solid were significant effect and protein was found in non-significant effect. The cost of milk production for indigenous milch cow (Gir) was Rs. 14.50, 16.02 and 16.66 per liter and (Sahiwal) was Rs. 14.15, 15.76 and 16.68 per liter in T1, T2 and T3 group, respectively. Further it was noted that total income was increased as Rs 12114, 15573, 16035 and Rs12030, 15543 and 15600/- in T1, T2 and T3 groups of Gir and Sahiwal cows, respectively. It was concluded that the practice of challenge feeding of indigenous milch cows improved the production performance during early lactation without affecting their per parturient health and was found to be economical.ThesisItem Open Access PERFORMANCE OF SAHIWAL HEIFERS ON SILAGE FEEDING PREPARED IN COMBINATION OF SORGHUM AND GLIRICIDIA(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-11-25) BHATULKAR, AKSHAY RAJENDRARAO; Chavan, Dr. S.D.The study entitled “Performance of Sahiwal heifers on silage feeding prepared in combination of sorghum and Gliricidia” was conducted for 8 weeks periods sixteen Sahiwal heifers were divided into 4 groups. Four treatments studied namely T1- Sorghum + Gliricidia (100% + 0%), T2- Sorghum + Gliricidia (75), T3- Sorghum + Gliricidia (50% + 50%), T4- Sorghum + Gliricidia (25% + 75%). The proximate analysis of different silage combinations showed higher DM (31.90%) in T1- Sorghum + Gliricidia (100% + 0%), T4- Sorghum + Gliricidia (25% + 75%) was higher in CP (13.45%) content, T1- Sorghum + Gliricidia (100% + 0%) was higher in CF (40.45%) content, T4- Sorghum + Gliricidia (25% + 75%) was higher in EE (3.67%) content, T4- Sorghum + Gliricidia (25% + 75%) was higher in NFE (43.98) content, T3- Sorghum + Gliricidia (50% + 50%) showed higher ash content (10.42%) The palatability of T1- Sorghum + Gliricidia (100% + 0%) was observed higher than other silage combinations. The highest gain in body weight of Sahiwal heifers was observed in T4- Sorghum + Gliricidia (25% + 75%) i.e. 22 kg, followed by T3 i.e. 20 kg and lowest in T1 i.e. 14 kg. Gain in chest girth, height and length of Sahiwal heifers was observed more in treatment T4 and T3 as compared to T1 and T2. Daily dry matter intake per 100 kg body weight of Sahiwal heifers were higher in T4 followed by T3 and T2 treatments respectively.ThesisItem Open Access PERSPECTIVES OF LARGE RUMINANTS MILK PRODUCTION IN AMRAVATI DIVISION.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2003-06-09) WANKHADE, MISS BHAVANA RAMCHANDRARAO.; Deshmukh, Dr. A. B.