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Energy and protein requirements for maintenance and lactation of Jaunpuri breed of goats
International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry · 2025 · Vol. 10(8S) · pp. 04–05
Abstract
Jaunpuri breed of goats are prominent breed prevailing in eastern Utter Pradesh, therefore it is essential to know their nutrients need. The objective of this study was to investigate both protein and energy requirements of Jaunpuri Goats. For this purpose three sets of metabolic trials were conducted separately dry and lactating does. For maintenance, Jaunpuri goat required 170.16cal DE and 3.63gmDP/W kg0.75 while 1738.41 Kcal DE and 43.46gm DP was required to produce one Kg milk of 4% fat. Goats having low body weight required more DM and DE as compared to goats having large body weight for their maintenance.
Livestock Management and Performance ImprovementAgricultural Economics and PracticesLactationBreedEnergy requirementAnimal scienceBiologyMathematicsStatisticsGeneticsPregnancy
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