A single trait linear mixed random regression test-day model was applied for the first time analyzing lactation monthly milk yield records in Karan Fries cattle. The data modeled using a (RRM) considering different order of Legendre polynomial additive genetic effect (4th order) and permanent environmental (5th order). Data pertaining to 1,583 spread over period 30 years were recorded analyzed study. variance component, heritability correlations among yields estimated RRM. RRM estimates...

The present investigation was carried out using first lactation 9,071 monthly test-day milk yield records of 965 Murrah buffaloes that calved from 1977 to 2012 sired by 98 bulls maintained at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. Mixed model analysis least-squares maximum likelihood programme study the effects genetic and non-genetic factors on 305-day (TD) buffaloes. highest observed in TD3 (7.64 kg) lowest TD10 (4.46 kg). average 305 days or less (FL305DMY) 1806.45±16.99 kg....

The performance records of 509 Phule Triveni cows maintained at RCDP, MPKV, Rahuri (Maharashtra) during 1976 to 2012 were used estimate heritability and genetic phenotypic correlation lifetime traits. mixed model analysis using LSML for estimation variance components considering sire as a random effect, season period birth age first calving groups fixed effects. Period was significantly influencing almost all the traits, whereas did not influence any trait considered in study. Age influenced...

Aim:The aim was to estimate genetic parameters of weekly test-day (TD) milk yields and first lactation 305-day yield (FL305DY) in Murrah buffaloes. Materials Methods:The data on 39059 (WTDY) records during 961 buffaloes calved from 1977 2012 sired by 101 bulls maintained an organized farm at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal analyzed study the effect non-genetic factors.Least squares maximum likelihood program used affecting WTDY FL305DY.Heritability estimated using paternal half-sib...

Summary A long-term manurial experiment on potatoes was initiated in 1970 the acidic brown hill soil of Simla to study effects fertilizers supplying per hectare: 44 kg P (P ); and 125 K ) 88 with farmyard manure (FYM) P/ha applied annually biennially. The gave large responses all manures. annual or biennial FYM measured years application were as great that fertilizer increasing tuber yield uptake by tubers but increased more than did. each year largest P. treatment not better treatment....

In the present study, first three lactation 305-day milk yield variance components, genetic parameters and breeding value were estimated using test-day actual data of Sahiwal cattle. The estimates obtained methods viz. random regression model (RRM) with homogeneous residual (RRM-HOM), RRM heterogeneous (RRM-HET) univariate animal model. additive from was higher compared to for all lactation. From RRM, it possible account permanent environmental effects due individual variations during...

The aim of the present investigation was to study superiority bivariate over univariate sire evaluation. Data were collected on 1,988 first parity Karan Fries cows, spread 31 years. (co) variance components estimated by using average information restricted maximum likelihood (AIREML) fitted into and animal models for prediction breeding values. Low heritability estimates obtained fertility traits ranging from 0.02 (FDPR) 0.19 (AFC) indicating lesser role additive gene action in dairy cattle....

The present investigation was carried out to study the effects of genetic and non-genetic factors on first lactation production reproduction traits 493 Phule Triveni cattle sired by 55 bulls during 1976-2012 maintained at Research-Cum Development Project Cattle, Mahatma Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri, District Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra, India. average FLTMY 2855.40±42.67 kg with an FLL 331.03±3.01 days FL300DMY found be 2646.77±39.30 kg. AFC, FCI, FSP FDP 985.41±1.93, 430.32±4.01, 151.07±5.10...

Present investigation was undertaken to compare the different lactation curve models for describing shape of in Murrah buffaloes. Data present study included 9071 monthly test-day milk yield (MTDMY) from 965 buffaloes calved during 1977 2012 at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. A total 10 records were taken an interval 30 days. The data used estimate parameters four viz. Gamma type function (GF), Exponential (EF), Mixed log (MLF) and Polynomial regression (MLF). mean test day yields...

In present study data of 6391 monthly test day milk yield (MTDMY) records first lactation pertaining to 691, 4048 MTDMY second 454, 3013 third 340 and 2280 fourth 249 Sahiwal cows, spread over a period 51 years (1961- 2011), maintained at NDRI, Karnal were used compare different curve models. The five models viz. inverse polynomial function, Wilmink’s exponential gamma type quadratic cum log function mixed fitted on by statistical package SAS version 9. relative efficiency the was determined...

The on-farm trials during kharif 2017 and 2018 were conducted to study the prevalence of major biotic stresses benefit-cost ratio on popularly grown rice cultivars. results revealed that non-significant variations noticed between cultivars incidence leaf folder damage, BPH & WBPH populations severity sheath blight disease in stipulated period. However, variation observed these is due maturity period long-duration result more shelter from insects dense crop canopy take days as compared...

The research data spread over a period of 37 years (1976 to 2012) were utilized study the production traits, viz. first lactation 300 day milk yield (FL300DMY), total yields (FLTMY), length (FLL) and dry (FDP). 493 performance records Phule Triveni cows reared at Research Cum Development Project on Cattle, Mahatma Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri was used investigate effect environmental factors traits. Phenotypic, genetic trends estimated using Smith II (SM-II) best linear unbiased...

Present investigation comprehends the study of effect genetic and non-genetic factors estimation parameters Karan Fries cattle with respect to production reproduction traits across all lactations. Data consisted a total 5878 lactation records on 1988 cows over period 32 years (1981 2012), maintained at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal. Overall least-squares means for CFS(days), SP(days), LL(days), CI(days), 305MY(kg), TMY(kg), MY/LL(kg/days), MY/CI(kg/days) DPR were found be 78.21±1.59, 115.46±2.14,...

Backgrounds: Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the leading cause death in women worldwide, HPV infection major risk factor disease development, 0and however other such as chemical carcinogens, genetic susceptibility and altered immune system are also a progression. In light above statement we studied base excision repair pathway (BER). Methods: We identified association Single Nucleotide polymorphisms DNA genes XRCC1 (Arg194Trp, Arg399G,) APE-1Asp/148Glu to cervical North Indian population. our...

The present investigation was undertaken to explain the association of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) in exon 6 and 3′-UTR OLR 1 gene with milk traits Sahiwal cattle. Milk were observed from 328 cows sired by 64 bulls viz: – First lactation 305 days yield (Kg) (FL305MY), Average test day (ATDMY), fat percentage (%) (ATDFP) Lactational (LFY). animal model used estimate breeding values for FL305MY LFY. ATDMY ATDFP corrected significant non-genetic factors using LSML-Harvey subsequently...

A field experiment was conducted on the Horticulture Research Farm of RBS College, Bichpuri, Agra during rabi season 2016-18. In this eight treatments were tested with three replications in randomized block design (RBD). Treatments (T1) recommended dose fertilizer (RDF) (T2) 100% RDF + Azotobacter, (T3) FYM, (T4) Azotobacter (T5) 80% (T6) (T7) and (T8) control. The application 100%RDF +Azotobacter FYM significantly maximum plant height (50.14cm), number green leaves (8.65), leaf...

Data pertaining to 509 Phule Triveni cows sired by 102 bulls maintained at Research-Cum Development Projecton Cattle, Mahatma Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri District Ahmadnagar (Maharashtra) were analysed studythe performance of for lifetime traits. Least-squares means and genetic parameters estimated different The observed least squares actual life time milk yield (ALTMY), herd (HL), productive (PL) breeding efficiency (BE) 12767 ± 207 kg, 2863 29 days, 1875 28 days and77.00 0.71%, respectively....

The present study was performed to investigate the polymorphisms in Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 (FGF2) gene and reveal association of different genotypes corresponding with Breeding Value (BV) for first lactation milk yield composition traits Karan Fries (HF crossbred) cattle. were adjusted against significant effect non-genetic factors. Blood samples collected on vacutainer tubes supported EDTA prevent blood Clotting DNA isolated purified using standard phenol chloroform method. Polymerase...

This study was performed to investigate the polymorphisms in ABCG2 (ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 2) gene and reveal association of genotypes with breeding value (BV) for first lactation milk yield composition traits Karan Fries (HF crossbred) cattle. The were adjusted against significant effect non-genetic factors. PCR-RFLP analysis (exon 14) revealed three genotypes. AA genotype had on BV average test day fat percentage. identified potential genetic marker could be used...