Abstract
The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of drinking water quality on the milk production performance of Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes (n = 12) of the same parity were randomly divided into three groups: A, B, and C (n = 4). Group A was offered turbine water, group B (the control) was kept on tap water, and group C was given canal water for drinking. Mean daily milk production was found significantly (P < 0.01) higher for group A as compared to the other groups. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lowest in group B followed by group A. Milk composition, including fat, solid not fat, and total solid percentages, was found statistically different (P < 0.001) among all groups. Feed efficiency was higher in the control (group B) followed by group C and group A. A significant (P < 0.001) difference for water intake was also observed among all groups. In conclusion, buffaloes kept on tap drinking water showed better milk production performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 543-548 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Milk composition
- Milk production
- Nili-Ravi buffaloes
- Water quality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Veterinary
