Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 2

Study on Milk Ability of Murrah Buffaloes in Relation to its udder and Teat Morphology

  • Author:
  • Rahmatullah Barati, Rajbir Singh, Ahmad Fahim, Nazim Ali, Atul Gupta, D.S. Sahu
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Published Online: Dec 1, 2017
  • Page Number: 227 to 231

1Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram-250110, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

2Professor, Department of Animal Husbandry, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram-250110, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

3Assistant Professor, Department of LPM, COVAS, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram-250110, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

4Professor, Department of Animal Husbandry, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram-250110, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

5Assistant Professor, Department of AGB, COVAS, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram-250110, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

6Assistant Professor, Department of AH, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram-250110, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

An investigation was undertaken to study the milkability of Murrah buffaloes in relation to its udder and teat morphology. Thirty lactating Murrah buffaloes in early lactation were taken for the study over a period of 2 months. Various measurements were taken on udder and teats early in the morning before milking. Visual appraisals were made on these animal related to udder and teat characteristics. The milk production in entire lactation was found to be higher in animals having long, wide and deep udder. The mean daily milk yield was significantly (P<0.05) higher for animals having longer udder with greater width and depth. The milking time was affected significantly (P<0.05) by the type of udder, udder attachment and number of udder folds. The flow rates were similar in all buffaloes except those animals having too low or high udder. There was significant (P<0.01) effect of teat shape on milk yield, milking time and milk flow rate. The study revealed that Murrah buffaloes having greater udder length, width and depth with cylindrical teats and rounded teat ends showed better milkability than other animals. These criteria may also be used as a reliable method in selection and purchase of Murrah buffaloes.

Keywords

Milk ability, Murrah, Teat, Udder