The Indian Journal of Field Veterinarians
Open Access
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 4

Studies on growth pattern of muzzle of various cattle breeds

  • Author:
  • S. S. Chopade, D. W. Khire
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 23 to 26

Department of Livestock Production and Management, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra, 413 517.

Abstract

All muzzle measurements of Crossbred, Gaolao, Non-descript and Sahiwal cattle showed an increasing trend with the advancement of age. Crossbreds, Non-descript and Sahiwal cattle recorded maximum per cent increase in muzzle measurements during 11–20 month of age and Gaolao cattle in 21–30 month of age. Results indicated significant differences among various muzzle measurements of different breeds.

Keywords

Cattle, Muzzle measurements, Advancement of age