A cross-sectional comparative study was carried out to investigate the productive and reproductive performances of different genetic groups of crossbred cows at three different farming conditions in Bangladesh. Crossbred cows (n=90) those already completed third lactations, were selected randomly from three different dairy farms (e.g. Jarip, Mullah and Nahar) located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. ...

Ten multiparous crossbred goats, ®ve each of alpine beetal (AB) and saanen beetal (SB) were selected from the National Dairy Research Institute goat herd immediately after parturition. These were managed as per the practices followed in the institute's goatherd. Blood and milk samples were collected at biweekly intervals from day 14 post-kidding for 22 weeks (154 days). Somatic cell count, elec...

This article attempts to evaluate the present status and distribution of ruminant genetic resources ofKarnataka state vis-a-vis exotic/crossbred non-descript animals. The characteristics breeds theruminant species Karnataka state, including new populations recently identified in likeDharwari South Kanara buffaloes, Mouli Yalga sheep Nandidurga Bidri goats, are also discussed.The total populatio...