Study on management and phenotypic performances of buffaloes on commercial farms in Anwara upazila, Chattogram

Abstract

The study was undertaken as an attempt to know the management system of buffaloes in coastal areas in semi-intensive rearing system. With this purpose, the study was conducted for about 8 months by direct interviewing of farmers, farm visit, data collection etc. in Chattogram region. A sample of 50 buffaloes were observed to achieve the motives in the selected area. It was observed that the buffaloes are allowed to graze in the riverside areas for whole day and kept confined at night. They are given straw, sometimes green grass and very few amount of concentrate as feed supply other than grazing. Average milk production of a buffalo cow was noted 5 to 8 L/day. Other phenotypic traits like average body weight was 300.90 ± 2.74 kg, Parity wise calf weight and average age of 1st breeding were 5.28± 0.34 and 49.27± 0.41, respectively. Also other management activities like breeding method, housing system, feeding system and vaccination and deworming status was noted. Finally it was concluded that the production status can be increased by proper management and by giving proper training to the farmers.