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Faculty of Animal Science Veterinary Sci, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
Research Article
Effect of Pregnancy and Dry Period on Raw Milk Quality of Water Buffalo in Chitwan, Nepal
Author(s): Sagar Regmi*, Sachin Regmi, Saroj Bista, Utsav Lamichhane, Anil Kumar Tiwary and Rajendra Bashyal
One hundred and fifty four water buffaloes of Chitwan district were used to determine the variations in the
composition of raw milk and milk yield due to pregnancy and dry period. Primary data for the study was collected
using a well-designed questionnaire. Effect of dry period length and pregnancy were taken under consideration that
determines the lactational efficiency. Effect of pregnancy on various milk components was also studied. The
components analyzed in milk were fat, protein, SNF, density, lactose, total solid and salt. For better understanding
the effect of pregnancy, the data obtained were categorized into two classes: pregnant and non-pregnant. The data
thus obtained was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Fresh milk samples were collected and analyzed using milk
analyzer in the laboratory. Results of present study unveiled that the salt, protein, .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-888X.20.8.235