Effect of graded levels of dietary crude protein on nutrient utilization and enteric methane emissions in growing Murrah buffalo calves

• DOI: 10.33785/ijds.2021.v74i06.013
• Publication Date: 2021-12-30T06:39:51Z
• Authors: Sonam Dixit; Anchal Keshri; Vinay VV; SS Kundu
• Keywords: Murrah buffalo; Dietary protein; Methane Emissions

The present study was done to investigate the effect of graded levels dietary crude protein on enteric methane (CH4) production from Murrah buffalo calves. Fifteen male calves were divided into 5 groups (Av. BW=153.05) and fed total mixed rations containing wheat straw, maize fodder concentrate mixture in different proportions so that level 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 15% T1,T2,T3,T4 T5, respectively. trial lasted for 30 days. Dry matter intake increased 2.49 4.40 kg/d. digestibility (P<0.05) 48.64 61.97%. CH4 emissions decreased 34.48 12.73 g/kg DMI with increasing ration. Hence, lower (12.73-12.83 g/Kg DMI) animals CP.