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Farmers’ preferences and breeding practices for indigenous cattle breeds in breeding tract of Karnataka

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Title Farmers’ preferences and breeding practices for indigenous cattle breeds in breeding tract of Karnataka
 
Creator N D, CHETHAN PATIL
KADIAN, K S
JARIAL, SAPNA
BELLAGI, RAHUL DUNDESH
PATIL, DAYANAND
JHA, SUJEET KUMAR
MUKHERJEE, SABYASACHI
 
Subject Breeding practices, Indigenous cattle, Livelihood, Preferential traits
 
Description The present study aimed to assess the breeding practices, trait preferences, and selection criteria among farmers, rearing three Indigenous Cattle (IC) breeds, i.e. Amritmahal, Hallikar, and Malnad Gidda in Karnataka. Data were gathered from 360 cattle owners across six districts which were the breeding tract of breeds using a semi-structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that oestrous detection is primarily identified through bellowing (95.83%) and mounting (81.39%). Breeding practices vary, with 59.72% of farmers relying exclusively on natural service (NS), while 21.67% use artificial insemination (AI). Malnad Gidda rearing farmers exclusively use NS, reflecting the breed’s recent recognition and the limited availability of AI services. Farmers prioritise traits such as high adaptability, multi-utility, and easy maintenance, with variations specific to each breed. Amritmahal is valued for its multi-utility and traction power; Hallikar for its traction power and religious/cultural significance, and Malnad Gidda for its adaptability and easy maintenance. Selection of cows is heavily based on conformation traits, with udder size and pelvic width being the most critical across all breeds. The study highlights farmers’ diverse preferences and practices, shaped by the distinct characteristics and utilities of each IC breed. These insights can guide breeding programs and policy decisions focussed on preserving and enhancing indigenous cattle breeds.
 
Publisher Indian Council of Agricultural Research
 
Date 2024-11-14
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/155044
10.56093/ijans.v94i11.155044
 
Source The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; Vol. 94 No. 11 (2024); 1000–1005
2394-3327
0367-8318
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/155044/57239
 
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