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ThesisItem Open Access STUDY ON PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCES OF DESI CATTLE IN RANCHI DISTRICT OF JHARKHAND(Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, 2022) Kumar, Indrajit; Kumar, RavindraThe present study was carried out in three blocks of Ranchi district viz. Angara, Bero and Mandar. The data on 314 animals of 9 villages belonging to 90 farmers were collected to study the performance of the Desi cattle of this area reared under low input system. These animals were managed by small and landless farmers on free grazing system habit only. None of the farmers are practicing concentrate feeding to these animals. The overall average body weight at birth, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and more than 18 month of age were 10.64, 29.10, 43.57, 50.71, 79.41, 158.84 and 183.61 kg respectively. In adult animals the overall average for body weight, body length, heart girth, paunch girth, height at withers, face length, ear length, horn girth, horn length, hump length and tail length were 183.61 kg, 102.21, 138.19, 140.64, 114.11, 39.44, 20.87, 10.03, 12.03, 9.52, 78.45 respectively. The average for various reproduction traits like calving interval, gestation period, Age at first mating were 420.93, 281.71, 960.48 days respectively. These Desi cows matured at the age of 908.72 days and delivered first calf at the age of 1249.92 days. The average daily milk yield, peak yield, lactation length and dry period were 1.06 kg, 1.61 kg 214.3 days and 206.3 days respectively. Desi animals were found to be hardy tough by surviving and performing well even in adverse environment and in scarcity of feed and fodder in the region of present studies. Indigenous cattle of Jharkhand have peculiar physical characteristics viz. small in size and less in height. Conservation and improvement of this germplasm should be taken up immediately. Indigenous cattle of Jharkhand serves livelihood of small and marginal rural farmers as even the cows are utilized for various agricultural practices. They can be kept easily at very low maintenance and input cost.ThesisItem Open Access GROWTH, REPRODUCTION AND SURVIVABILITY OF LOCAL PIG OF JHARKHAND UNDER FARMER’S MANAGEMENT PRACTICES(Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-6, 2019) Verma, Pawan Kumar; Kumar, RavindraLocal pigs of Jharkhand have typical physical and Morphometric characters which is required to be registered for their future existence. In rural areas of Jharkhand farmer’s rear local pigs traditionally under zero of low input, results in high mortality, low productive and reproductive performance. In this situation promoting rearing under semi-intensive system of management will improve the growth and reproductive performance.ThesisItem Open Access Studies on effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder on growth performance of Japanese quail under deep litter and cage systems of management(Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-6, 2018) Minj, Nirmala; Prasad, SushilJapanese quail (Coturnixcoturnixjaponica) was first introduced in India from California University in 1974 as a new poultry species at Central Avian Resarch Institute, Izatnagar,Bareilly(U.P).Quail is popurarly known as Bater in hindi.Quail is the most efficient biological machine for converting feed into animal protein of high biological value and hence is the cheapest source of animal protein for human diets.The Japanese quails serve as a good source of food and provide good animal protein in many underdeveloped areas of world(Chaturvedi,1973)..Its consumption may be preferred by all as it has no religious taboo. It has nutritive value, good taste,flavour,tender and very delicious with low calorific value and high dry matter.It is rich in protein, vitamins, essential amino acids,unsaturated fatty acid and saturated fatty acid and phospholipids. The Japanese quail eggs contains more amount of B-complex vitamins and also vitA,vit D &vit E when compared to chicken egg. Likewise,the quail egg contains more Iron, phosphorus and higher calcium, sulphur and zinc. Because of high content of vitamins,minerals& quality of protein together with the nature of its fatty acid profile,quail egg are recommemded for medicinal treatments like anaemia,diabetes,ulcers,asthma&tuberculosis by restoring the optimal metabolism in the body cells. Now a days, commercial quail farming is getting popularity in India,because the investment & maintenance is very less as compared to other birds. Being herbal plant Moringaoleifera is considered as the most efficient because leaves contain higher amount of protein beside its several therapeutic and medicinal uses.Moringa is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Moringaceae.It is locally known as Munga or Sahjan.One such plant is Moringaoleifera ,commonly known as the drumstick tree (Makker and Becker 1997).There are about 13 species of Moringa trees in the famiyMoringaceae. They are native to India, the Red Sea area or parts of Africa.The trees also grow in tropical and subtropical climates. The plant was reported to contain various amino acids, Moringaoleifera as a highly potent anti-inflammatory(Ezeamuzle et al.,1996),and hepatoprotective(Pari and Kumar,2002).Every part of the Moringaoleiferatree,from the roots to the leaves has beneficial properties. The leaves of the trees have been reported to have an antioxidant activity due to higher amount of polyphenols ( Mayo et al.,2012;Sreelatha and Padma,2009). The leaf extract was found to regulate cholesterol level in rats ( Ghasi et al.,2000). The major component of essential oil in Moringa leaf were pentacosane, hexacosane,E-phytol and 1-(2,3,6 trimethyphenly)-2butanone.Moringaoleifera leaves are a rich source of vitamins. Its leaf meal may be a promising source of natural antioxidant for broiler meat. It also possesses antimicrobial activity due to its principle component pterygospermin.ThesisItem Open Access Studies on effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder on growth performance of growing female Black Bengal goat under Intensive and Semi-intensive systems of management(Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-6, 2018) Kumar, Manmohan; Prasad, SushilGoat farming plays a prominent role in the rural economy in supplementing the income of rural household particularly the landless, marginal and small farmers. Goat is considered as poor man's cow and it can be profitably reared with low investment under different systems of management. They provide quick return on account of their short generation intervals, high rate of prolificacy and making the related products. Goats' importance is indicated by various functional contributions like milk, meat, skin, socio-economic relevance, security, income generation, human nutrition and stability of farming system. Goats are the backbone of rural people's economy of arid, semi-arid and hilly regions of our country. Goats are mainly raised by poor farmers and distressed women with little capital investment (FAO,1991). They contribute significantly to the Indian economy by sustaining the livelihood and supplementing the income of the small farmers and rural poor’s. As per 19th census 2012 India contributes about 135.17 million to the world's goat population and occupies 2nd position in the world. Goat contributes about 26.4% of the total livestock population in India out of which 4.87% contributed by Jharkhand state having goat population 65,81,449. Considering these facts, the current research work was planned with following objectives – 1.To study the effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder(MOLP) on growth performance of growing female black Bengal goat under intensive and semi-intensive systems of management. 2.To study the effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder on age at attainment of sexual maturity of growing female black Bengal goat under intensive and semi-intensive systems of management. 3.To study feed conversion efficiency of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder in growing female black Bengal goat under intensive and semi-intensive systems of management. 4.To study the effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder on haematological and biochemical profile in growing female black Bengal goat under intensive and semi-intensive systems of management.ThesisItem Open Access ASSESSMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE AND PREWEANING GROWTH OF JHARSUK PIG UNDER FARM MANAGEMENT(Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-6, 2018) kumar, Mukesh; kumar, RavindraLivestock is very important for Indian economy as well as critical for the welfare of rural population in particular and Indian population in general. The livestock sector contributes to Indian GDP more than 1/3rd of the total share from agriculture. Milk sector in India contributing over 71% if total livestock output followed by meat group. The production of mutton, chevon and beef may not be sufficient to meet the demand because ruminants have slow growth rate with longer generation interval particularly in cattle and buffalo. Among meat producing animals, pigs are important source of animal protein food across the world. According to the estimates of the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) 2007-08, contribution of livestock sector to the national economy is estimated at Rs. 2,40,601 core, constituting 5.21% of total Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The contribution of pork products in terms of value work out to 0.80% of total livestock products and 4.32% of the meat and meat products. Pigs are better than any other livestock species due to high prolificacy, reproductive efficiency, F.C.E and ability to utilize low cost protein source and kitchen waste. In India to make pig farming more profitable, scientist of Birsa Agriculture University has developed a new crossbred variety name Jharshuk. The Productive and reproductive efficiency of Jharshuk pigs were observed to better then desi/local pigs. Considering these facts, the current research work was planned with following objectives – 1. To evaluate the reproductive performance of Jharsuk pig 2. To evaluate production performance of Jharsuk pig 3. To Assess of production potential (up to 3-4 farrowing) of Jharsuk pig 4. To evaluate the effect as litter size on sow & piglets performance 5. To evaluate the survivability of preweaning pigletsThesisItem Open Access GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BLACK BENGAL GOAT UNDER FARM AND VILLAGE CONDITIONS OF MANAGEMENT(Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-6, 2018) kumar, Navin; Shrivastava, A.K.The study was conducted on data pertaining to growth in terms of body weight upto 6 months of age, reproductive traits and survivability of kids during 0-3 and 3-6 months of age under extensive(village condition) and semi intensive (farm condition) with the following objective: 1. 1. To study the pattern of growth, reproduction and survivability of Black Bengal goats under farm and village conditions of management. 2. To study the effect of sex, parity and season of birth on important economic traits. 3. To develop strategy for breeding males and femalesThesisItem Open Access EVALUATION OF DESI BIRDS FOR DIFFERENT ECONOMIC TRAITS UNDER FARM AND VILLAGE CONDITIONS(Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 2008) Akhtar, Tanveer; Shrivastava, A.K.The present study was conducted on 180 desi birds to study the effect of different managemental systems on fertility, hatchability, hatch weight, growth, shank length, egg production, egg quality traits, carcass characteristics and survivability with the following objectives: 1. To study the growth and survivability of desi birds under both farm and village conditions during experimental period. 2. To study the age at first lay and egg production potential of desi birds under cage system of management. 3. To study meat production characteristics of desi chicken. 4. To study the egg quality traits. 5. To establish correlation among different economic traits of desi birds.ThesisItem Open Access STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF FLOOR SPACE ON GROWTH, PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTION TRAITS OF JAPANESE QUAIL (Coturnix coturnix japonica) UNDER DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF MANAGEMENT(Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 2008) Singh, Sanjit Kumar; Shrivastava, A. K.On the basis of results obtained in the present investigation, the following conclusions were drawn : 1. The Japanese quail may be provided 180 to 210 sq. cm. floor space per bird for proper growth and more return in cage system of management. 2. In deep litter system of management, the Japanese quail may be provided 210 to 240 sq. cm. floor space per bird for proper growth and better return. 3. The deep litter system of management was found better than that of cage system of management for quail farming. 4. The Japanese quail may be sold in the market at the age of 6 weeks for better return.ThesisItem Open Access STUDIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BROILERS MAINTAINED ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF LITTER(Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 2008) Kisku, Shiv Narayan; Prasad, SushilThe present study was conducted on three hundred day- old strait run broiler chicks to evaluate the performance of broilers maintained on different litter materials viz. chaffed paddy straw, bagassae, sand, saw dust and rice husk. These chicks were divided into five different treatment groups containing 60 chicks with 20 chicks in each replicates. The present investigations have been planed with following objectives: - To find out the growth performance of broiler on different litters. To find out the moisture content of different litter materials. To find out the manural value (NPK and organic carbon) of litter materials. To find out parasitic load of broilers. To find out the carcass yield of broilers maintained on different litters. To find out the economics of broiler production.
