Open AccessEffect of paddy-straw based Total Mixed Ration (TMR) on milk yield, milk composition and rumen parameters in lactating Red Chittagong cows
Author(s) -
NR Sarker,
Dilruba Yeasmin,
Farah Tabassum,
Hongshen Ma
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bangladesh journal of livestock research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1022-3851
DOI - 10.3329/bjlr.v0i0.45449
Subject(s) - total mixed ration , randomized block design , rumen , zoology , milking , straw , conjugated linoleic acid , composition (language) , chemistry , food science , biology , lactation , fatty acid , agronomy , linoleic acid , ice calving , fermentation , biochemistry , pregnancy , inorganic chemistry , genetics , linguistics , philosophy
This study was carried out for a period of 70 days to investigate the comparative advantages of feeding total mixed ration (TMR) over conventional feeding in Red Chittagong cows (RCC). 15 RCC milking cows were divided into 3 treatment groups in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Existing feeding was denoted as control group (T0). TMR made with 60% roughage and 40% concentrate in the forms of block (T1) and mash (T2) were provided to other treatment groups. DM and CP intake was significantly (p<0.001) higher in T1 group. Body weight gains were not differed significantly, but better milk yield (p<0.001) and milk components were observed in TMR feeding groups. Except ADF, other nutrient digestibility in TMR group were significantly (p<0.05) better than T0. Total volatile fatty acids (p<0.01) and ammonia-nitrogen (p<0.05) in TMR feeding groups were significantly higher than T0. Considering overall observation, TMR either in block or mash performed better than control.
Bangladesh J. of Livestock Res. 21-25: 69-81, 2018