Effect of Fenugreek Seed Supplementation on Milk Yield and its Composition of Crossbred Dairy Cattle
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2020-09
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Effect of fenugreek seed supplementation on milk yield and its composition were studied
using twelve crossbred dairy cattle. While six cows were supplemented with soaked
fenugreek seed, the rest were treated as control. The study period comprises of 30 days of
pre-supplementation, 60 days of supplementation and 30 days of post-supplementation
periods. The mean milk yield (litres) was significantly (P<0.05) higher with fenugreek
supplementation (8.93 ± 0.16) as compared to pre-supplementation (8.24 ± 0.09) and postsupplementation
(8.37 ± 0.22) periods. The total solids and SNF per cent during
supplementation period (13.51 ± 0.07 and 8.63 ± 0.03) showed significantly higher values
as compared to pre-supplementation (13.18 ± 0.03 and 8.54 ± 0.02) and postsupplementation
(13.19 ± 0.05 and 8.55 ± 0.03) periods. The mean fat and protein per cent
during supplementation period (4.89±0.06 and 3.22 ± 0.01) were significantly (P<0.01)
higher as compared to pre-supplementation (4.64 ± 0.02 and 3.12 ± 0.01) and postsupplementation
(4.64 ± 0.03 and 3.14 ± 0.01) periods. This indicated the positive effect of
fenugreek seed on milk yield and its composition.
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TNV-IJCMAS_2020_9(9)676-680
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Veterinary Science