Growth characteristics, economics and hair mineral status of camel calves reared in different system of management

Bhakat, Champak

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“…The average growth rate was significantly higher in IMS (611 g/days) than SIMS. Contrary to our observations, Bhakat et al (2009) reported that the ADG (g/day) differed significantly among two systems, with SIMS being higher (325 and 476 g/days) than IMS (278 and 331 g/days) with guar phalgati (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) and moth chara (Phaseolus aconitifolius) feeding, respectively. In another context, in Sudan, Bakheit et al (2012) studied the effect of management systems on the growth rate of calves and reported that daily growth rate was 534 and 316 g/days in semi-intensive and traditional management systems, respectively.…”

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“…Moreover, Saini et al (2014) reported a higher DMI (kg/day) in stall-fed pre-pubescent camels as compared to the grazing group. In the study of Bhakat et al (2009), who determined the growth characteristics of Indian camel calves under IMS and SIMS, a non-significant intake was found by using Guar phalgati chara (C. tetragonoloba) (6.02 vs. 5.14 kg/calf/days), but a significance was found with moth chara (P. aconitifolius) (7.91 vs. 6.24 kg/ calf/days), respectively. Furthermore, in the study of Tandon et al (1993), dry fodder and water intake positively correlated with the growth of weaned calves.…”

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“…Concentrated perchloric acid (2 ml) was added and again the sample was kept until half of the total volume evaporated. After this procedure, distilled water was added to give a total volume of 10 ml (Bhakat et al, 2009). The solution was used for http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com A.…”

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Comparative growth response related to hair mineral analysis in dromedary camel calves

Faraz¹,

Waheed²,

Mustafa³

et al. 2021

Open Vet J.

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Background: The dromedary camel plays a significant role in supporting the livelihood of pastoral and agropastoral systems, as well as a source of income for the national economy in arid regions. Aim: The current study was executed to check the comparative growth response in relation to hair mineral status in Marecha camel calves reared under an intensive management system and an extensive management system in Thal desert Punjab, Pakistan.Methods: Twelve male and female Camelus dromedarius calves of almost the same weight and age were divided into two groups of 6 each (3 male and 3 female). The calves of the first group were maintained at the Camel Breeding and Research Station, Rakh Mahni, in a semi-open housing system, while the second group was maintained in available housing under field conditions. Calves in the first group were fed concentrate at the rate of 1 kg/head/day along with gram straw (Cicer arientinum) ad libitum, while calves in the second group were allowed to graze/browse for 10 hours daily along with household refusals, including kitchen wastes. Water was provided twice a day. Impressum’s digital weighing scale was used for fortnightly weighing. Data collected on different parameters were subjected to statistical analysis with 2 × 2 factorial arrangements of treatments under a completely randomized design.Results: After the 120-day trial period, the mean body weight and average daily gain of male and female calves were significantly increased (p < 0.05) in IMS as 80.8 ± 2.7, 77.8 ± 2.7 kg and 0.67 ± 0.02, 0.65 ± 0.02 kg/days than EMS as 64.5 ± 2.6, 52.9 ± 2.6 kg and 0.54 ± 0.02, 0.44 ± 0.02 kg/days. Intake of crop residues (p < 0.05) was found to be 6.9 ± 0.45 and 6.4 ± 0.45 kg/days for male and female calves in IMS, respectively, and 3.5 ± 0.23 for male and female calves in EMS, respectively. The conversion index g/kg average daily intake was 97.1, 101.5 and 154.3, 125.7 for male and female calves in IMS and EMS, respectively. Regarding hair mineral status, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn concentrations were found to be significantly different (p < 0.05) among calf groups in IMS and EMS.Conclusion: This study indicates that wool analysis and management of weight gain in camel calves should be further explored to support increased meat supply in arid regions.

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Comparative growth response related to hair mineral analysis in dromedary camel calves

Faraz¹,

Waheed²,

Mustafa³

et al. 2021

Open Vet J.

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“…While in present study, lower daily weight gain was observed in IMS due to the limited supply of concentrate. Present findings are not in line with the findings of Bhakat et al (2009) who reported that the average daily gain (g/d) differed significantly among two systems, being higher in SIMS as (325 and 476 g/d) than IMS as (278 and 331 g/d) with guar phalgati (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) and moth chara (Phaseolus aconitifolius) feeding, respectively. Bakheit et al (2012) reported significant differences in the mean daily weight gain (grams) under semi-intensive (535+9.83) and traditional management systems (TMS) (317+5.46), respectively.…”

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“…Moreover, Saini et al (2014) reported higher DMI (kg/d) in stall fed pre-pubescent camels as compared to grazing group. However, present findings are not in accordance with the findings of Bhakat et al (2009) who determined growth characteristics of Indian camel calves under IMS and SIMS, where they found non-significant intake by using Guar phalgati chara (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) (6.02 vs. 5.14 kg/calf/d) and significant with moth chara (Phaseolus aconitifolius) (7.91 vs. 6.24 kg/calf/d), respectively. Furthermore, the current study findings are supported by the findings of Tandon et al (1993) who reported that the dry fodder and water intake was positively correlated while the relationship between growth of weaned calves.…”

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EFFECT OF INTENSIVE AND SEMI-INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS OF MARECHA (Camelus dromedarius) CALVES REARED UNDER DESERT CONDITIONS

Faraz¹

2018

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Twelve Marecha calves were allotted randomly to two comparable groups of 6, (3♂ and 3♀). First group animals were reared under intensive management system (IMS), fed concentrate @ 1 kg/h/d plus crop residues of gram (Cicer arientinum) adlibitum while in second group, calves were reared under semi-intensive management system (SIMS), sent for grazing 8 hours daily plus gram crop residues ad lib. Twice watering was done in both the groups. At end of trial mean body weight and ADG of male and female calves was significantly increased (P<0.05) in IMS (80.83+2.7, 77.83+2.7 kg and 0.674+0.02, 0.649+0.02 kg/d) than SIMS (50.33+2.7, 45.16+2.7 kg and 0.419+0.02, 0.376+0.02 kg/d), respectively. Intake of crop residues varied (P<0.05) between groups (6.93+0.45, 6.37+0.45; 4.09+0.46, 3.83+0.46 kg/d in male and female calves, respectively). In behavioral preference the first in order was kari (Capparis spinosa), dhaman (Cenchrus ciliaris) and kikar (Acacia nilotica) among bushes, grasses and trees, respectively. Different biometrical parameters were significantly increased (P<0.05) in IMS as compared to SIMS. Regarding blood chemistry, the levels of hemoglobin, cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, albumin, calcium and phosphorus were higher (P<0.05) in calves of IMS than SIMS while urea, creatinine and sugar were nonsignificantly different among groups of both management systems. The total feeding cost per calf for 120 days was higher in IMS than SIMS while the cost per kg body weight gain was less and economical in the former as compared to the latter group.

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Characteristics of sudanese camel-hair fibres under subtropical desert condition

Agamy,

Mahouda,

Azzam

et al. 2024

Trop Anim Health Prod

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The study assessed the quality and variability of camel hair fibres in arid regions of Egypt. Raw camel-hair samples were collected from fifteen Sudanese camels divided into seven males (414.60 ± 38.19 kg, BW) and eight females (401.67 ± 26.76 kg BW), and the study investigated the influences of animal sex on both the physical and chemical traits of camel-hair fibers. The relationships among physical properties and both mineral and amino acid content were studied. Camel’s sex had no significant effect on any of the studied traits including fibre diameter (FD), prickle factor (PF), medullated fibre (MF), staple length (SL) and staple strength (SS). In the meantime, no significant differences were found between males and females in fibers’ minerals contents except potassium, where fibres of females had significantly higher potassium content than those of males. For amino acids contents in camel fibres, camel sex had a significant effect only on glutamic acid, since fibres of males showed higher (P < 0.05) content than females. Fibre diameter had positive (P < 0.01) correlations with prickle factor (r = 0.83) and medullated fibres (r = 0.73). Zinc content in camel fibres was positively correlated with fibre diameter (r = 0.57; P < 0.05) and medullated fibres (r = 0.73; P < 0.01). Moreover, a significant (negative correlation coefficient P < 0.05) was found between fibre diameter and both sulfur and proline contents (r=-0.39 and − 0.56). Ammonia content in fibres was correlated negatively (P < 0.05) with prickle factor and elongation (r=-0.62 and − 0.58, respectively). The variability in the physical properties and chemical composition of Sudanese camel-hair fibers under subtropical desert conditions may shed light on the possibility of improving fiber quality.

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Growth characteristics, economics and hair mineral status of camel calves reared in different system of management

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Comparative growth response related to hair mineral analysis in dromedary camel calves

Comparative growth response related to hair mineral analysis in dromedary camel calves

EFFECT OF INTENSIVE AND SEMI-INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS OF MARECHA (Camelus dromedarius) CALVES REARED UNDER DESERT CONDITIONS

Characteristics of sudanese camel-hair fibres under subtropical desert condition

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