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Effect of water quality on production performance of lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes

Muhammad Asim TAUSIF
Faisal SHAHZAD
Jalees Ahmed BHATTI
Sundas QAMAR
Anjum KHALIQUE
Hifz-ul RAHMAN
Hafiz Muhammad ALI
Azfar HUSSAIN
Pages
543–548
Publication Date
2018-12-10
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In conclusion, buffaloes kept on tap drinking water showed better milk production performance.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of drinking water quality on the milk production performance of Nili-Ravi buffaloes.
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Key Findings & Data:Lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes (n = 12) of the same parity were randomly divided into three groups: A, B, and C (n = 4).
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⚙️Variables:Nili-Ravi buffaloes · water quality · milk production

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The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of drinking water quality on the milk production performance of Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes (n = 12) of the same parity were randomly divided into three groups: A, B, and C (n = 4). Group A was offered turbine water, group B (the control) was kept on tap water, and group C was given canal water for drinking. Mean daily milk production was found significantly (P < 0.01) higher for group A as compared to the other groups. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lowest in group B followed by group A. Milk composition, including fat, solid not fat, and total solid percentages, was found statistically different (P < 0.001) among all groups. Feed efficiency was higher in the control (group B) followed by group C and group A. A significant (P < 0.001) difference for water intake was also observed among all groups. In conclusion, buffaloes kept on tap drinking water showed better milk production performance.

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TAUSIF, M. A., SHAHZAD, F., BHATTI, J. A., QAMAR, S., KHALIQUE, A., RAHMAN, H., ALI, H. M., HUSSAIN, A. (2018). Effect of water quality on production performance of lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Cilt: 42 - Sayı: 6, 543–548. https://ajindex.com/articles/121264

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