Pantnagar Journal of Research

Abstract

A field study was conducted to find out the reproductive problems and productive and reproductive performance of dairy animals in district Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh. About 200 farmers 40 from each selected village engaged in dairying were interviewed. Findings revealed that there was high prevalence of repeat breeding (72.5%), retention of placenta (35%), anoestrus (32.5%), endometritis (27.5%), prolapse of uterus (20%), abortion (17.5%) and dystocia (15%) in dairy cattle and buffaloes. Inadequate veterinary facilities during the time of emergency, high cost of treatment for reproductive problems and lack of knowledge about reproductive management of dairy animals were the most important constraints reported by respondents. The study also revealed productive and reproductive parameters of dairy animals such as an average daily milk yield was higher in crossbred cow, lactation length was higher in indigenous cow, lactation yield as well as peak yield was higher in crossbred cow and buffalo had lower dry period. Crossbred cow had their lower age at first calving and shorter calving interval than buffalo and indigenous cow whereas service period was lower in buffalo than crossbred cow and indigenous cow.