Comparative studies of calf rearing and milking management practices in rural, semi-urban and urban areas of Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh

摘要

The study was conducted to compare the cattle and buffalo calf rearing practices and milking management in rural, semi-urban and urban areas of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Results revealed that calf rearing practices were performed by all farmers in the district. Milking management practices was highest in urban areas, followed by semi-urban and lowest in rural areas. Milking interval was highest in urban area. Cleanliness of milker was highest in rural area than semi-urban and urban areas. Knuckling method of milking was highest in both rural and semi-urban areas. Milking time was longer in urban areas and shorter in semi-urban areas. Most of the farmers in all areas were not practicing drying off procedures. It is recommended that improvement on calf rearing and milking practices should be implemented.