KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF DAIRY FARMERS IN BREEDING MANAGEMENT OF DAIRY ANIMALS
2018
KUMAR, R. SELVAK | SUNDARAM, S. MEENAKSHI | SIVAKUMAR, T.
ABSTRACTA study was carried out in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu in India to evaluate theknowledge level among the dairy farmers about the breeding practices. In this study, theknowledge index was derived on various parameters related to breeding of dairy animals.From the results of this study, the farmer’s knowledge level about the breed of their ownanimals, estrus cycle, time of pregnancy diagnosis, symptoms of parturition and gestationperiod were in an appreciable level. The farmers with more animals (more than 10 animals)followed the scientific principles in the management of dairy animals and their knowledgeabout the breeding parameters was good.Key words: Dairy farming, Breeding, Knowledge level.
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