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Effect of varying levels of concentrate on growth performance and feed economics in Nili-Ravi buffalo heifer calves

Zeeshan Muhammad IQBAL
Muhammad ABDULLAH
Khalid JAVED
Makhdoom Abdul JABBAR
Nisar AHMED
Yasir Allah DITTA
Hamid MUSTAFA
Faisal SHAHZAD
Pages
775–780
Publication Date
2017-12-20
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It can be concluded that buffalo heifers can be reared cost-effectively on a minimum concentrate level (0.5% of body weight) along with ad libitum green fodder.

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Objective & Hypothesis:An experiment was conducted to optimize the effect of concentrate levels on growth performance in Nili-Ravi buffalo heifers.
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Key Findings & Data:These animals (n = 30), aged 4-6 months, were divided into three treatment groups (A, B, C) and were offered concentrate at the rate of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% of body weight for an 8-month period, respectively.
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⚙️Variables:Body measurements · buffalo heifer · concentrate

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An experiment was conducted to optimize the effect of concentrate levels on growth performance in Nili-Ravi buffalo heifers. These animals (n = 30), aged 4-6 months, were divided into three treatment groups (A, B, C) and were offered concentrate at the rate of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% of body weight for an 8-month period, respectively. The statistical data showed a significant (P < 0.01) effect on dry matter intake among all treatment groups. However, dietary treatments showed a nonsignificant effect on body weight gain. Treatment A showed a better (P < 0.01) feed conversion ratio (10.01 - 0.55) compared to treatment B (11.75 - 0.79) and C (12.85 - 0.74). The average body condition score, body measurements, and blood profiles were not affected by varying levels of concentrate. However, total serum protein was found lower (P < 0.01) in treatment A compared with the other two treatment groups. The cost for production per kg gain was 80.8% higher in treatment C and 46.6% higher in treatment B compared to treatment A. It can be concluded that buffalo heifers can be reared cost-effectively on a minimum concentrate level (0.5% of body weight) along with ad libitum green fodder.

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IQBAL, Z. M., ABDULLAH, M., JAVED, K., JABBAR, M. A., AHMED, N., DITTA, Y. A., MUSTAFA, H., SHAHZAD, F. (2017). Effect of varying levels of concentrate on growth performance and feed economics in Nili-Ravi buffalo heifer calves. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Cilt: 41 - Sayı: 6, 775–780. https://ajindex.com/articles/125721

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