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Effect of Jiwanti (Leptadenia reticulata) Supplementation on Fat Percentage and Fat Yield of Milk Produced by Kankrej Cows in Arid Zone of Rajasthan, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted on 16 lactating Kankrej cows having homogenous parity, milk yield and body weight to investigate the effect of Jiwanti (Leptadenia reticulate) supplementation on Fat Percentage and fat yield of Milk produced by Kankrej cows. Cows were grouped in to 4 homogenous treatment groups of 4 each. Out of these, one group served as control wherein no supplementation was given. Cows in treatment groups T1, T2 and T3 respectively, were subjected to Jiwanti supplementation @ 50, 100 and 150 gm. per day. During the supplementation period the Fat percentage was found to be non-significant (p ≤ 0.05) in all the treatment groups however during post supplementation fat yield was highest in T3 (30.25% higher than control) followed by T2, T1 and then control but the differences were non-significant.

Jain M, Bais B

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