Growth Performance and Hair Mineral Status of Marecha (Camelus dromedarius) Calves Reared under Different Management Systems

Faraz, Asim; Younas, Muhammad; Waheed, Abdul; Yaqoob, Muhammad; Ishaq, Kashif

doi:10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.503.509

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“…The values of the present study are very close to other study reported in which higher growth rates were achieved in EMS than SIMS (Faraz et al, 2017). The current findings are also in agreement with our former study (Faraz et al, 2019b) in which we compared the growth performance and hair mineral status of Marecha calves in different management systems and found a significant increase in the ADG of male and female calves being higher in IMS than SIMS. Faraz et al (2020) compared the growth rate of weaned growing camel calves of almost 1 year of age reared under an open grazing/browsing and stall-fed system and found that the average DWG as 480 and 520 g/days (p < 0.05),…”

Section: Diet Effect On Growthsupporting

confidence: 93%

“…The findings of the present study confirmed the values reported by Faraz et al (2019b) who compared the IMS with SIMS and found a higher crop residues intake in male and female calves under IMS than SIMS. In another study, Faraz et al (2017) compared http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com A. Faraz et al Open Veterinary Journal, (2020, Vol.…”

Section: Feed Intakesupporting

confidence: 92%

“…Bakheit et al (2012) studied the effect of management systems on growth rate of calves in North Kordofan, Sudan, and found no significant difference between male and female calves regarding their DWG. Faraz et al (2017Faraz et al ( , 2018Faraz et al ( , 2019b compared the growth performance of camel calves in different management systems and found higher weight gain in male calves than female calves.…”

Section: Sex Effect On Growthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To our knowledge, no work has been reported on wool mineral analysis of camel calves in Pakistan as yet. Faraz et al (2019b) studied the growth performance and hair mineral status of Marecha camel calves in different management systems and reported a higher weight gain and mineral concentrations in calves in IMS than SIMS. Bhakat et al (2009) in India determined the hair mineral status of camel calves reared under different management systems and reported higher concentrations of macrominerals and microminerals in calves in SIMS.…”

Section: Wool Mineral Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mineral estimation in camel hair is a relatively newer concept in Pakistan. It could be an interesting tool for monitoring the general health status of camel calves (Faraz et al, 2019b). However, in Pakistan, camel hairs have not been taken up for mineral estimation so far.…”

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

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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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Section: Diet Effect On Growthsupporting

confidence: 93%

Section: Feed Intakesupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Sex Effect On Growthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wool Mineral Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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