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    EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTING MANNAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MUZAFFARNAGARI SHEEP
    (SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, MEERUT- 250110 (U.P.),, 2021-10) KAUSHLENDRA NARAYAN DWIVEDI; Dr. Debashis Roy
    Department of Animal Nutrition SardarVallabhBhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut Student Name : Kaushlendra Narayan Dwivedi ID No. : 4878 Advisor : Dr. Debashis Roy Degree :MVSc (Animal Nutrition) Thesis Title: “Effect of supplementing mannan oligosaccharide on the performance of Muzaffarnagari sheep” ABSTRACT 18 Muzaffarnagari sheep of similar age group were taken from Livestock farm complex II (LFC II), SVPUAT. The animals were separated randomly into 3 groups. 1st group was treated as control. 2nd and 3rd groups were taken as treatment group. 2nd and 3rd groups were supplemented with mannan oligosaccharide at the rate of 2% and 4% on dry matter basis, respectively along with basal diet. The basal diet comprised of wheat straw, chaffed green berseem fodder, jowar fodder and compounded concentrate mixture at a ratio of 30:15:15:40. Concentrate mixture was prepared by mixing barley grain, wheat grain, oat grain, wheat bran, gram chunni, mustard oil cake and mineral mixture in 20, 20, 10, 10, 10, 28 and 2 parts, respectively.Fortnightly body weight, dry matter intake, weight gain, ADG, FCR and faecal scorewererecorded during the trial period.Blood samples were also collected at 30 days interval i.e. day 0, 30, 60, 90 post supplementation. Haematological parameters were analysed in fresh blood samples. Blood biochemical parameters are estimated in blood plasma. The average BW and metabolic BW of all the fortnights were not significantly different (P>0.05) between groups. The overall gain (kg) and daily weight gain (g/d) was found significantly higher (P<0.01) in both the treatment groups than control. T1 group of animals showed higher BCS than control in fourth, fifth and sixth fortnight. The overall BCS was found higher in T1 group than control. Treatment groups were found to have lower faecal score than control.Digestibility of different nutrients was found similar. Digestible DM, OM, EE, NFE, CF, NDF and ADF intake were found similar in all the three groups of experimental animals. Dry matter intake (%BW) was higher in T1 than control. But total DM intake (kg/d) was found similar. TDN (g/kg W 0.75) intake similarly found similar in all the three groups.Overall Plasma cholesterol concentration was found lower in T2 group than control. But, HDL cholesterol value of T1 and T2 groups were found similar to control throughout the trial period. Plasma TIg concentration was found to increase in T2 group than other. BUN and creatinine concentration of all treatment groups was found similar with control. Liver enzyme activity was also found similar as the activity of ALT, AST and ALKP remained similar throughout the trial period. Thio barbituric acid reactive substance activity of T2 group was found lower than others but plasma FRAP value in present study was found similar in all the experimental groups. In conclusion, Mannan oligosaccharide up to the dose rate of 4% of dry matter improved growth performance, immune parameters, feed intake and feed efficiencyof Muzaffarnagari sheep without adversely affecting blood metabolites and liver function. (Debashis Roy) (Kaushlendra Narayan Dwivedi) Advisor Autho
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    EFFECT OF FEEDING DRIED DISTILLERS GRAINS (DDGS) ON PRODUCTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF BARBARI GOATS
    (SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, MEERUT- 250110 (U.P.),, 2023-06) VIVEK KUMAR YADAV; Dr. Debashish Roy
    Rice DDGS were collected from three different sources. Comparative examination of different sources of rDDGS on some ruminal parameters i.e. ruminal pH, methylene blue reduction test, sedimentation activation test, cellulose digestion test, rumen protozoa motility and chemical composition was conducted. Methylene blue reduction time was found reduced significantly in different rice DDGS sources than control. Cellulose digestibility and rumen protozoa motility was found highest in rDDGS 2 in respect to rDDGS 1, rDDGS 3 and control. rDDGS 2 was selected for animal experimentation on the basis of chemical analysis and ruminal parameters. Total 24 barbari goats of similar age group were taken from Livestock farm complex II (LFC II), SVPUAT. Selected animals were allocated randomly into 4 groups having 6 animals in each on body weight basis. The nutrient requirement of barbari goat was met by NRC standards of nutrient requirement for goats. Basal diet was a roughage-based diet comprised of wheat straw (particle size- 1.5 to 2.0 cm), chaffed green oats fodder and compounded concentrate mixture at a ratio of 20:30:50. Concentrate mixture was prepared by mixing barley grain, wheat grain, oat grain, wheat bran, gram chunni, mustard oil cake and mineral mixture in 20, 20, 10, 10, 10, 28 and 2 parts, respectively. Basal diet of 2nd, 3rd and 4th groups were replaced with DDGS at the rate of 10%, 20%, and 30% on dry matter basis, respectively. 90 days growth trial along with five days digestion trial was conducted at the end of experimentation. Dry matter intake (kg)/ 100 kg BW increased significantly in T2 groups fed diet with 20% rDDGS. During digestion trial dry matter intake (%BW), dry matter intake (kg/d), CP intake (kg/d) and TDN intake (kg/d & g/kg W 0.75) were found significantly higher (P˂0.01) in T2 than control. DM, OM, CP, CF, NFE, NDF, ADF intake were found higher in T2 groups. Supplementation of rDDGS at different levels did not affect (P>0.05) the body weight of Barbari goats. Significant increase (P<0.05) was observed on fortnightly body weight gain. Average daily gain (g) was found significantly higher (P<0.05) in DDGS fed animals than control which was found highest in T2 group. Similar trend was observed in body condition score but FCR value remained similar in all the groups. rDDGS did not adversely affect the length of estrus cycle and duration of estrus as these parameters remained similar in all the groups. Other estrus parameters were also remained similar. Results revealed that no significant (P>0.05) differences were observed in blood haematological profile between control and dietary treatments having different levels of rDDGS. Glucose, plasma albumin, total cholesterol, BUN, creatinine, plasma globulin was found similar in all treatment groups. Total immunoglobulin was found higher in DDGS fed animals showing improved immunity. The catalase was found significantly higher in T2 group as compared to control. Value of TBARS was significantly lower in T1, T2 and T3 groups fed with rDDGS than control. Overall plasma FRAP value in present study was found similar in all the groups. Liver enzyme activities were also not adverse affected by feeding DDGS. It may be concluded that feeding of rice DDGS up to 20% level on dry matter basis improved feed intake, nutrient utilization, growth performance, antioxidant and immune parameters in barbari goat without adversely affecting reproductive performance, blood biochemicals and liver enzyme activities
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    Effect of supplementation of Ashwagandha and selenium on growth traits, dressing quality and haemato-immunological responses of broiler chicks.
    (Sardar Vallabhbhi Patel Universiy of Agriculture And Technology Meerut (U.P.), 2015) VISHWA PRATAP SINGH; D.S.Sahu; J. Yadav, Raj Kumar,S.P.Yadav
    Effect of supplementation of Ashwagandha and selenium on growth traits, dressing quality and haemato-immunological responses of broiler chicks.
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    A study on feeding and management practices of goats (Capra hircus) in villages of Nanauta-Block, Saharanpur District (western U.P.).
    (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut- 250 110, (U.P.) INDIA, 2013) Shalu Kumar; S.P. Yadav; Rajkumar, D.S. Sahu, Rajbir Singh
    The present study was conducted to feeding and management practices of goats in 10 villages. The surveyed on Nanauta-block, Saharanpur District (Western U.P.) in 1st to 10th January 2012, respectively. The total number of goat keepers in 10 villages was 147. A total 499 goats consisting of 301 adults goats and 198 kids. However, the ratio of She goats (Does) to kids was 1:0.764. The highest mean percentage of kids of Nanauta-block was recorded as Bhatpura (16.24), followed by Baduli (16.05), Jaduada panda (15.14), Kalanheri (14.12), Ambeta mohan (11.12), Hasanpur loteni (10.59), Maheshpur (9.13), Bargoan(8.05), Dalheri (7.05), and Mushkipur (4.52).The percentage of kids between villages was non-significant. Total number of Does in Nanauta-block were 259 consisting of 139 goats in milk, 55 dry, and 65 pregnant, and bucks 42 respectively. The differences in the percentage of total goats between the villages were significant. Further it may be noted that the ratio of bucks to does was 1:6.16 indicating there by more number of males for does. The standard ratio is considered 1 buck for 30 does. The number of buck for the entire 8.63, where as it indicates the number of bucks as 42 for 259 does representing one buck for 6.16 does. The percentage of milch, dry, and pregnant goats ranged from 35.0 to 62.96, 6.85 to 45, and 14.02 to 31.81 respectively. The statistical analysis indicated significant differences in goats between villages. The total milk production from goats of 10 villages of Nanauta- block was 233Kg from 139 does in milk and average milk production from does per village was 23.30Kg. The highest goat milk production was recorded in village Jaduda panda (35 Kg), followed by Bargoan (32 Kg), Bhatpura (31 kg), Ambeta mohan (30 Kg), Kalamheri (25 Kg), Hasanpur loteni (19 Kg), Mushkipur (18 Kg), Dalheri (15.50Kg), Balduli (15.40 Kg), and Maheshpur (12 Kg). The mean yield/doe in general was 1.66 Kg (ranged 1.46 to 1.92 Kg). The goat milk utilization in villages of Nanauta-block indicates that the total milk produced was 233 Kg. The 50.66% of it (118 Kg) was sold out by the goat owners for their income. However, remaining milk i.e. 49% (115 Kg) was consumed by the members of families of goat owners. The amount of concentrate for does and bucks was found to be 0.15 and 0.25 kg/day respectively and an average 0.2 kg/day/doe. Even the amount of roughage feed to goats is far below the normal amount recommended/doe/day (1 kg dry fodder + 3.5 to 4.5 kg green fodder), because the present study indicates that adult goat is gating an average amount of 0.3 kg dry fodder and green fodder to the extent of 0.525 kg which is far below the maintenance ration, therefore, there is a need to develop strategies for increasing the fodder supply for the mini dairy cows (goats) in these villages of Nanauta-block. In general the goat ration in Nanauta-block consisted of 29.67% of dry roughage, 54.49% green roughage and 15.83% of concentrate. Kids ration consisted of 30.5% of dry roughage, 16.02% green roughage and 8.48% of concentrate. It was concluded that the feeding and management practices for maintaining goats in Nanauta-block were for below the standard which resulted in poor performance of does.