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Indian Journal of Animal Sciences
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ISSN 0367-8318 · Indian Council of Agricultural Research · 2,228 articles in the index
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Effect of area specific mineral mixture supplementation on productive and reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes
Eighteen periparturient Murrah buffalo were allocated randomly into 3 groups having 6 animals in each group, on basis of body weight and history of previous lactation to find effect of area specific mineral mixture supplementation on productive and reproductive performance. Animals in T1 (control)…
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Disease incidences and behavioural in Vrindavani neonatal calves reared under subtropical climate of India
The present study aims to assess the prevalence of neonatal diseases in 159 crossbred Vrindavani calves. The experiment was conducted at Cattle and Buffalo Farm, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly during the period from January 2022 to December 2022. All the experimental…
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Effect of superstimulation on follicular growth in Hariana and Sahiwal cows under different OPU schedules
Superstimulation using exogenous equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) can enhance ovarian follicular development, which is crucial for improving reproductive outcomes in cattle. This investigation evaluated the impact of eCG (1000 IU, intramuscular) on follicular dynamics in Hariana and Sahiwal cows…
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Exploring the relationship of STAT5A gene with milk fat and protein yield in Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle
Signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) arbitrate signals of various cytokines and hormones. STAT5A is a crucial intermediary of prolactin signalling mechanism which set in motion the transcription of milk protein genes. This research study was amied to explore the relationship…
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Species composition, prevalence, and diversity of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) on domestic ruminants in the forest-associated ecosystems of Trivandrum district, Kerala, India
Ticks significant vectors impacting livestock and pet health with substantial economic loss in tropical and subtropical region. Identifying their species wise infestation on livestock has become critical for designing targeted and sustainable control measures. This study assessed tick infestation…
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Curcumin as a natural modulator of semen quality in endangered Teressa goats in tropical island conditions
The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of curcumin supplementation in the semen extenders on the semen quality parameters of Teressa goat bucks. A total of 25 semen samples were collected from six healthy bucks and processed for liquid storage. Spermatozoa were standardized to a…
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Predicting farmer’s inclination towards adoption of anionic mineral mixture in Haryana: A case study
Milk fever is a critical metabolic disorder in high-yielding dairy animals, causing significant production and economic losses. Anionic Mineral Mixture (AMM) has been identified as a promising intervention to prevent milk fever and enhance milk yield, justifying the need to assess its adoption…
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Optimizing fodder cropping systems for green fodder production and Lamb performance in scarce rainfall zone of Andhra Pradesh
An experiment was conducted over three consecutive years (2021 to 23) at Agricultural Research Station, Anantapuramu, using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The study evaluated the performance of five fodder-based cropping systems Stylo + Rhodes grass (T1), Lucerne…
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Selection for egg production in native chicken of Kerala for two successive generations
A study was conducted to evaluate the production characteristics of native chicken of Kerala and to improve its egg production through selection. From the base generation (G0) of native chicken, 775 female and 200 male native chicken (G1) were produced through a pedigreed hatch and the pullets were…
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Characterization of protein profile and evaluation of immune-peptide of crude and Excretory/Secretory antigens of some haematophagus leeches of India
Leech infestation leads to significant blood loss compared to other parasites, causes irritation in humans and predisposes livestock to secondary fly attack and maggot infestation. During blood feeding, leeches inject saliva containing bioactive proteins at the bite site that facilitate continuous…
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Application of a type II external skeletal fixator with PMMA or carbon fiber as connecting rods for the repair of long bone fractures in goats
A clinical study was conducted in twelve goats with long bone fractures. Goats were divided randomly into two equal groups. The fractures were treated with type II external skeletal fixator with External Skeletal Fixation with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) or carbon fibers as connecting rods in…
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Effect of floor types on the total viable count (TVC) in milk and health status of crossbred cows under field condition
This present study revealed that microbial quality of milk, in terms to total viable counts (TVC) was significantly poor in cows reared on wooden floor, the incidence of leg and foot disorders was significantly higher on brick floor and the incidence of clinical mastitis was recorded to be…
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Statistical evaluation of modalities for diagnosis of Anaplasmosis in dairy cattle
Anaplasmosis is an important tick borne rickettsial disease affecting bovines. Disease diagnosis plays an important role in limiting the spread of infection because of persistence of its carrier state. Conventional microscopy of stained blood smear, serological assay and molecular tests are…
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Nutritional and biochemical composition of colostrum and milk in sheep of the arid Region
The present study was designed to study the effect of parity (PA), stage of lactation (SL), and their interaction (PA × SL) on daily milk yield and milk composition in Marwari sheep. The investigation was conducted at the Small Ruminant Research Unit of ICAR-CAZRI, Jodhpur during the year 2024…
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Growth performance of Pratapdhan chicks fed graded levels of mustard cake
An experiment was conducted to study the effect of feeding graded levels of mustard cake on growth performance of Pratapdhan chicks. Two hundred pooled sex day-old chicks were divided into four dietary groups consisting of five replicates having 10 chicks each. Basal diet comprising of…
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Molecular characterization of Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) in sheep and goat in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains represent an emerging threat in foodborne bacterial pathogens. The present study was designed to determine prevalence of STEC, antibiogram profile, ESBLs and genetic diversity. Among the 468 samples analyzed, 172 (36.75%) were confirmed to be E…
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Neural network-assisted body weight prediction of goat kids using morphometric measurements in various growth phases
Body weight (BW) measurement of animals is an essential farm activity to monitor their growth and welfare but weighing equipment is often inaccessible for low-income farmers. This work utilized animal morphometrics to determine BW of Black Bengal goat kids using artificial neural networks. Over…
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Effect of replacing saw dust litter with dry Neem leaves for improving litter quality, immunity and foot pad condition of broiler birds
This experiment was an attempt to study the impact of replacing saw dust with dry neem leaves in litter for improving litter quality, immunity, and foot pad condition of broiler birds. The experiment was carried out in the institutional poultry farm during June 2024. Eighty White Leghorn broiler…
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Comparison of egg laying behaviour and production performance between ‘conventional nest box’ and ‘novel roll away egg nest’ system in backyard poultry rearing
A specially designed “Novel Roll Away Nest” was compared with the conventional (made up of brick and soil) to find out the production performance and egg laying behaviour for backyard poultry. The experiment was conducted using a total of 60 commercial BV 300-layer birds, aged 60-76 weeks, during…
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Impact of nano-Selenium on biochemical, antioxidant, immunological and histological parameters of broiler chickens during rainy season
Poultry sector supports economies of many nations, especially evolving ones, and provides a consistent and inexpensive protein. Nano-selenium is utilized to increase mineral availability, which aid in broiler growth and maintain their health. The current research was conducted to evaluate the…
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