Evaluation of Urea Molasses Mineral Mixture Block (UMMMB) and Dewormer for Improvement in Herd Fertility in Dairy Animals - A On Farm Trial (OFT)

Abstract

To assess the effect of urea molasses mineral mixture block (UMMMB) feeding on regularization of estrus in dairy animal, a study was undertaken in the Bhadohi district of Utter Pradesh. Buffaloes (22; age group 5–9 years) of which 11 were in anestrus and 11 were repeat breeder and Cow (6; age group 4-5 years) of which 6 were repeat breeder were selected and dewormed on first day and from next day all the animals were allowed to lick a UMMMB @ 200-300 g daily for 90 days during September to November. Observations on all closely monitored dairy animals revealed an average increase of milk production from 11.5 litre per animal per day in 50 % of the animals and in 50 % animals comes in heat and conceives so, milk production decline and some animal stop milking. The fodder intake was also increased following UMMMB supplementation and deworming in dairy animals. Moreover, some of the anestrus buffaloes came in heat during the study period however, after 20-30 days of completion of trial 68.18 % (15/22) of the buffaloes and 66.66% (4/6) came in heat and conceived to first impregnation, which, normally show estrus from December to march. It was concluded that anthelmintic drugs decreases the parasitic load and UMMMB being a good source of energy, protein and minerals improved milk yield, dry matter intake, general health status and reproductive performance of dairy animals.