Journal ID : AMA-02-06-2023-12306
[This article belongs to Volume - 54, Issue - 06]
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Title : A study on Dry matter intake, Average Daily Gain and Feed Conversion Ration of Tellicherry Goats under Intensive system Feeding Management

Abstract :

A study was carried out at Instructional Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu to find out the production and reproductive performances of Tellicherry goats under intensive system of feeding management. Forty Tellicherry kids from the age of three to four months were utilized for the study. Eight male and twelve females were used to study the above production performance parameters. The animals were fed with roughages and concentrate feed as per the standards based on their age and body weight. Daily feed intake, DMI and efficiency of feed utilization was calculated as feed intake per unit gain. Animal body weight was recorded every month to calculate body weight changes and ADG. The male animals had significantly (P<0.01) higher DMI than female group throughout the experimental period. The total body weight gain was significantly (P<0.01) higher in males (9.55 ± 0.54 kg) than in females (6.78 ± 0.42 kg). The FCR did not vary significantly between males and females whereas, it increased with the advancement of age. This study revealed that Tellicherry breed of goats could be effectively reared for commercial goat meat production under intensive system of feeding management system in north western Agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu.

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