Phenotypic characterization of marathwadi buffalo on field scale in their breeding tract
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2009-05-30
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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
Abstract
The research survey entitled "Phenotypic Characterization of
Marathwadi buffalo on Field Scale in Their Breeding Tract" was carried out during
year 2008-2009. Total data on body measurement of 539 Marathwadi individuals
were collected by taking actual measurements of each individual in 25 villages from
five tahsils of Latur district. In order to accomplish the statistical analysis of data the
Least Square Technique as outlined by Harvey (1976) was employed.
The result obtained from this investigation found that the body
measurements in Marthwadi buffalo at 3, 12, 24, 36 months, breeding bulls and more
than 36 months females for girth as 75.90 ± 1.13, 95.42 ± 0.82, 126.J 1 ± 2.18, 146.47
± 1.48, 173.81 ± 1.28 and 169.91 ± 0.72 ems, for body length as 64.29 ± 0.89, 77.47
± 0.52, 97.05 ± 1.55, 110.45 ± 1.48, 128.70 ± 0.98 and 123.23 ± 0.52 ems and for
height as 76.45 ± 0.83, 86.77 ± 0.50, 104.07 ± 1.31, 114.68 ± 0.58, 127.98 ± 0.71and
121.72 ± 0.30 ems, respectively.The body weight in Marathwadi buffalo at 3, 12, 24,
36 months, breeding bulls and more than 36 months females as 34.79 ± 1.44, 67.02 ±
1.61,147.34 ± 7.03 ,221.35 ± 5.62, 360.09 ± 7.53 and 331.63 ± 3.81 kg. In
Marathwadi colour pattern recorded as Black and White markings. Black was
predominant (95.18 %) followed by White markings (4.82 %). Correlation among the
body measurement and body weight in Marathwadi buffalo at different age groups
were positive and highly significant among HW and CG, HW and BL, HW and BW,
CG and BL, CG and BW and BLand BW. The multiple regression ofbody weight on
HW, CG and BL indicated that simultaneous increase by one unit in all three traits,
there would be corresponding increase in the body weight by about 1.389 kg (3 m),
2.309 kg (12 m), 3.669 kg (24m), 4.796 kg (36 m), 7.181 kg (Breeding bull) and
6.634 kg (above 36m female buffalo).
On the basis of the findings given above it is concluded that in the
present study various genotypes of Marathwadi breed included during growth
production as well as the factors related to physical development and colour pattern.
The study confined to the breeding tract of Marathwadi breed. The geo-ecological
situation of the tract and management practices followed plays its role. The size of
population studied has indicated valuable parameters to be considered for
improvement on field scale. Preferential treatment of males, developmental defects in
male and female characters warrant significant attention on both front i.e. care and
management and selective breeding in future. Formation of "Breed Society and
Registration of Herds" is essential in future. While synthesizing the plan for
implementation of various aspects of improvement, should include the further more
periodic census of Marathwadi buffalo essentially required so as to know the time
trend of Marathwadi population and reasons for the trend. Since in Marathwada
region population of two important breeds of buffalo viz., Pandharpuri and
Marathwadi are found, the genetic improvement programme should be implemented
with proper care. The programme of one breed should not adversely affect the other.
Larger population size will be essential aspect of future studies.
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