Milk composition of Bhadawari buffaloes
2007
Kundu, S.S | Kushwaha, B.P. | Maity, S.B. | Singh, Sultan | Kumar, Anil
Bhadawari buffaloes are famous for higher milk fat content. They are well adapted to the harsh conditions of the ravines and can thrive well on grazing alone. Present investigation was undertaken to study the effect of various factors, viz. lactation order, stage of lactation, season and time of sampling etc. on milk composition. Average fat, solid not fat (SNF) and total solids (TS) were 7.53±0.04, 1O.52±0.06 and 18.18±0.08%, respectively. Effect of parity, stage of lactation, time of sampling and season had a significant effect on fat and total solid contents. The effect of parity and stage of lactation was nonsignificant on SNF. Regression effect of milk yield was significant on fat and total solid and nonsignificant on SNF. Highly significant and positive correlation was between fat and total solid content and a negative but nonsignificant correlation was observed between fat and SNF. Average milk fat, SNF and TS in Bhadawari buffaloes were comparatively higher than the most of the other Indian breeds of buffaloes.
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