Papers by Pushkraj Sawant
Indian Journal of Animal Research, Nov 27, 2017
The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding fermented karonda whey beverage... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding fermented karonda whey beverage(FKWB) on biochemical parameters of albino rats. A total of 24 albino rats (male) of age 28±3 days and weighing 80 to 95 gm were randomly divided into four groups (n=6) and assigned to experimental dietary treatment. Experimental groups consisted of control group fed with basal ration only and groups fed with basal ration containing 10%, 20% and 30% FKWB. Results showed that levels of BUN, creatinine, SGOT, SGPT were significantly (p<0.05) lower in FKWB fed groups, signifying positive impact of FKWB on functioning of kidney and liver. FKWB consumption had no significant (p>0.05) effect on cholesterol and protein levels, while its consumption reduced triglyceride level.
Study of productive traits in Sahiwal x Holstein Friesian crossbred cows – Frieswal
Indian Journal of Animal Research, May 31, 2016
The present study was undertaken on data of 150 Frieswal cows (a new strain of Sahiwal x Holstein... more The present study was undertaken on data of 150 Frieswal cows (a new strain of Sahiwal x Holstein Friesian) maintained at Military Dairy Farm, Agra, over a period of 15 years from 1996-2010, based on age at first calving. The overall means for age at first calving (AFC), weight at first calving (WFC), first lactation milk yield (FLMY), first lactation period (FLP), first dry period (FDP) and first calving interval (FCI) were 928.07±0.08 days, 369.87±0.92 kg, 4054.35±22.14 litres, 301.84±0.26 days, 99.40±0.15 days and 401.33±0.33 days respectively. The period of calving has significant influence on AFC and WFC, whereas non-significant influence on FLMY, FLP and FDP. The season showed significant influence on all the traits under study except FLMY. Both period and season has highly significant influence on FCI.
Indian Journal of Animal Research, Jan 18, 2016
The present study was undertaken on data of 113 Gir cows maintained at Kasturba Gram Dairy Farm, ... more The present study was undertaken on data of 113 Gir cows maintained at Kasturba Gram Dairy Farm, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India over a period of 18 years from 1995 to 2012, based on age at first calving. The overall means for weight at first calving (WFC), age at first calving (AFC), and first lactation milk yield (FLMY) were 402.22± 1.28 kg, 1709.04± 51.92 days and 1664.95± 280.72 litres respectively. The heritability estimates for WFC, AFC and FLMY were 0.248± 0.234, 0.307± 0.206 and 0.112± 0.252 respectively. The genetic correlation between WFC and AFC was positive and significant, while it was negative in between WFC and FLMY. The genetic correlation between AFC and FLMY was low and negative. The phenotypic correlations between all traits were positive.
Breeding and calf rearing management practices followed inVaranasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India
Indian Journal of Animal Research, Apr 29, 2016
A study on breeding and calf rearing management practices of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh w... more A study on breeding and calf rearing management practices of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh was carried on by collecting data from 250 dairy farmers of 5 different block viz. Sewapuri, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Arajiline, Rohaniya and Chiriagoan of Varanasi district. The study revealed that almost all the respondents relayed only on symptoms of estrus and particularly mucus discharge alone (33.6%) or in combination of other symptoms of estrus like bellowing (45.2%) and restlessness (21.2%) for heat detection in their animals. Respondents were breeding their animals by AI (26.8%), natural service (26.8%) and by both (46.4%). Mostly (73.2%) respondents mate their animals after 18 hrs of heat detection, while maximum (41.6%) number of respondents bred their animals between 3-5 months after calving. In case of calf rearing management practices, study revealed that 70% of respondents attended their animals during calving, while only 30.4% of respondents practiced ligation, cutting and disinfection of navel cord. Only 32% respondents fed their calves colostrum within 2 hrs of birth. 66.4% of respondents weaned their calves at 3 months of age, rest never weaned their calves. Majority 57.6% of farmers provided calf starter to their calves, while 42.4% didn’t provided calf starter and 68.4% of respondents fed fodder to their calves around 2 months of age. Only 38% respondents were dehorning their calves and 33.2% castrating their male calves in the study area.
Impact analysis of Feeding Fermented Karonda (Carissa carandas) Whey Beverage on Growth Performance and Haematological parameters of Albino Rats
Journal of Animal Research, 2017
The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding karonda whey beverage (FKWB) on... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding karonda whey beverage (FKWB) on growth performance and haematological parameters of albino rats. A total of 24 albino rats (male) of age 28±3 days and weighing 80 to 95 gm were randomly selected and divided into four groups (n=6) and assigned to experimental dietary treatment. Experimental groups consisted of control group (G1), while treatment groups fed with basal ration along with 10, 20 and 30% FKWB in groups G2, G3 and G4, respectively. Results showed that the FKWB fed groups had significantly (P<0.05) higher feed intake as compared to control, However, the body weight gain was comparable and did not differ significantly in all the experimental groups. Feed efficiency ratio was lower (P<0.05) in FKWB fed groups compared to control. In treatment groups there were significantly increased in haemoglobin level (P<0.05), whereas, RBC and WBC were comparable in all the groups. The supplemented groups had significantly (P<0.05) higher HCT, MCV, MCH and MCHC values, However, the platelet count was statistically similar in all the groups.
Dried chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) root extract (2-6%) and buttermilk (10-50%) were used to pre... more Dried chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) root extract (2-6%) and buttermilk (10-50%) were used to prepare yoghurt-ice cream using stabilizer (0.5-0.25%) and emulsifier (0.5-0.25%). For the purpose of high nutritional yoghurt-ice cream, samples were analyzed for the sensory and physical properties. An experimental investigation was carried out with the aim of evaluating the effect of dried chicory root extract and buttermilk on the quality of yoghurt-ice cream. Results suggested that increasing the amount of dried chicory root extract in yoghurt-ice cream increased the colour, flavour, texture, sweetness, hardness, overrun, and OAA score while melting rate was decreased. Similarly, the effects of adding buttermilk, stabilizer and emulsifier on the aforesaid parameters were also evaluated. The optimum conditions generated from the analysis were 0.25% stabilizer, 0.25% emulsifier, 26.43% buttermilk and 4% dried chicory root extract. The predicted response in terms of colour, flavour, textu...
Study of productive traits in Sahiwal x Holstein Friesian crossbred cows – Frieswal
Indian Journal of Animal Research, 2016
The present study was undertaken on data of 150 Frieswal cows (a new strain of Sahiwal x Holstein... more The present study was undertaken on data of 150 Frieswal cows (a new strain of Sahiwal x Holstein Friesian) maintained at Military Dairy Farm, Agra, over a period of 15 years from 1996-2010, based on age at first calving. The overall means for age at first calving (AFC), weight at first calving (WFC), first lactation milk yield (FLMY), first lactation period (FLP), first dry period (FDP) and first calving interval (FCI) were 928.07±0.08 days, 369.87±0.92 kg, 4054.35±22.14 litres, 301.84±0.26 days, 99.40±0.15 days and 401.33±0.33 days respectively. The period of calving has significant influence on AFC and WFC, whereas non-significant influence on FLMY, FLP and FDP. The season showed significant influence on all the traits under study except FLMY. Both period and season has highly significant influence on FCI.
Indian Journal of Animal Research, 2016
A total record of 113 Gir individuals spread over a period of 18 years from 1995 to 2012, were an... more A total record of 113 Gir individuals spread over a period of 18 years from 1995 to 2012, were analyzed to estimate the effect of genetic and non genetic factors on first lactation period, first lactation milk yield and first dry period. The overall means for first lactation period (FLP), first lactation milk yield (FLMY) and first dry period (FDP), were 343.58± 10.37 days, 1664.95± 280.72 litres and 177.29± 10.59 days respectively. The heritability estimates for FLP, FLMY and FDP were 0.168± 0.238, 0.112± 0.252 and 0.419± 0.234 respectively. The genetic correlation between FLP and FLMY was positive and significant, while it was low and negative between FLP and FDP. The genetic correlation between FLMY and FDP was positive and highly significant. The phenotypic correlations between all traits were high and positive.
Breeding and calf rearing management practices followed inVaranasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India
Indian Journal of Animal Research, 2016
A study on breeding and calf rearing management practices of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh w... more A study on breeding and calf rearing management practices of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh was carried on by collecting data from 250 dairy farmers of 5 different block viz. Sewapuri, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Arajiline, Rohaniya and Chiriagoan of Varanasi district. The study revealed that almost all the respondents relayed only on symptoms of estrus and particularly mucus discharge alone (33.6%) or in combination of other symptoms of estrus like bellowing (45.2%) and restlessness (21.2%) for heat detection in their animals. Respondents were breeding their animals by AI (26.8%), natural service (26.8%) and by both (46.4%). Mostly (73.2%) respondents mate their animals after 18 hrs of heat detection, while maximum (41.6%) number of respondents bred their animals between 3-5 months after calving. In case of calf rearing management practices, study revealed that 70% of respondents attended their animals during calving, while only 30.4% of respondents practiced ligation, cutting and disinf...
Indian Journal of Animal Research, 2016
The present study was undertaken on data of 113 Gir cows maintained at Kasturba Gram Dairy Farm, ... more The present study was undertaken on data of 113 Gir cows maintained at Kasturba Gram Dairy Farm, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India over a period of 18 years from 1995 to 2012, based on age at first calving. The overall means for weight at first calving (WFC), age at first calving (AFC), and first lactation milk yield (FLMY) were 402.22± 1.28 kg, 1709.04± 51.92 days and 1664.95± 280.72 litres respectively. The heritability estimates for WFC, AFC and FLMY were 0.248± 0.234, 0.307± 0.206 and 0.112± 0.252 respectively. The genetic correlation between WFC and AFC was positive and significant, while it was negative in between WFC and FLMY. The genetic correlation between AFC and FLMY was low and negative. The phenotypic correlations between all traits were positive.
Physico-chemical, Sensory and Microbial Quality of Yoghurt Drink Fortified with Pineapple Pulp
International Journal of Food and Fermentation Technology, 2015
Yoghurt drink was prepared from different proportions of yoghurt and pineapple pulp viz. 100:0 (T... more Yoghurt drink was prepared from different proportions of yoghurt and pineapple pulp viz. 100:0 (T0), 97:3 (T1), 94:6 (T2), 91:9 (T3) with sugar and water level maintained at 10% (by weight) and was evaluated for physicochemical, sensory and microbial quality. Statistical analysis showed significant difference in physico chemical and sensory evaluation for different treatments. The fat and protein content decreased with addition of pineapple fruit pulp to yoghurt drink while total solids, acidity and solid not fat increased. Microbial quality for total viable count, coliform count and yeast and mold count was analyzed at 0, 5, 7 and 9 days and which were found more in the experimental sample than the control. The coliform and yeast/molds count was zero up to 5 days. Highest sensory score and overall acceptability of 8.58 was awarded to in treatment T2. and was the best product
Indian Journal of Animal Research, Nov 27, 2017
The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding fermented karonda whey beverage... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding fermented karonda whey beverage(FKWB) on biochemical parameters of albino rats. A total of 24 albino rats (male) of age 28±3 days and weighing 80 to 95 gm were randomly divided into four groups (n=6) and assigned to experimental dietary treatment. Experimental groups consisted of control group fed with basal ration only and groups fed with basal ration containing 10%, 20% and 30% FKWB. Results showed that levels of BUN, creatinine, SGOT, SGPT were significantly (p<0.05) lower in FKWB fed groups, signifying positive impact of FKWB on functioning of kidney and liver. FKWB consumption had no significant (p>0.05) effect on cholesterol and protein levels, while its consumption reduced triglyceride level.
This study was carried out to study the effect of supplementation of minerals and vitamins on gro... more This study was carried out to study the effect of supplementation of minerals and vitamins on growth rate, body weight gain and cost of feeding in heifers. Twelve indigenous heifers (10 to16 months age) were divided into three similar groups, 4 in each group on the basis of body weight.The heifers of treatment group (T 1 ) were fed with Jowar kadbi ad lib + 5 kg green fodder + 1.0 kg concentrate mixture. In treatment group (T 2 ) animals were fed with Jowar kadbi ad lib + 5 kg green fodder + 1.0 kg concentrate mixture + 30 gm mineral mixture. Animals in treatment group (T 3 ) were fed with Jowar kadbi ad lib + 5 kg green fodder + 1.0 kg concentrate mixture + 30 gm minerals blended with vitamins mixture. Total body weight gains per animal were 17.84, 25.95 and 26.72 kg in T 1 , T 2 and T 3 . Average daily gain was 0.318, 0.463 and o.478 kg in T 1 , T 2 and T 3 respectively. Feed conversion efficiency was the highest (P<0.05) in heifers of T 3 followed by T 2 and the lowest (P<0.05) in control (T 1 ) Daily dry matter intake per 100 kg body weight was 4.63, 4.08 and 4.23 kg and water intake was 10.62, 13.78 and 13.84 kg in T 1 , T 2 and T 3 , respectively which was similar in three groups. Present Investigation revealed that vitamin and mineral supplementation was beneficial for ADG and feed conversion efficiency.
Journal of Animal Research, 2015
The study was aimed at evaluating the quality of burfi enriched with dried date. Three samples of... more The study was aimed at evaluating the quality of burfi enriched with dried date. Three samples of khoa-dried date blends viz. T 1 (90:10), T 2 (85:15), T 3 (80:20) and control (T 0 ) burfi was analyzed for physicochemical parameters and sensory attributes. The physicochemical composition of burfi was affected due to addition of dried date. The moisture, fat and protein contents decreased with increase in the amount of dried date while that of total solids and total sugar content recorded an increasing trend. Based on sensory analysis, the dried date burfi prepared with 15% dried date in treatment T 2 scored highest sensory score. The cost of production of highly acceptable burfi enriched with dried date (T 2 ) was `. 156.50 per kg.
Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 2015
The study was aimed at evaluating the characteristic of yoghurt drink enriched with mango pulp. T... more The study was aimed at evaluating the characteristic of yoghurt drink enriched with mango pulp. Three yoghurt drink-mango pulp blends(97:3, 94:6, 91:9) and a control yoghurt drink was prepared with sugar and chilled water at the rate of 10%. The physico-chemical composition of yoghurt drink was affected due to addition of mango pulp, fat and protein content decreased with increase in the amount of mango pulp while that of total solids, acidity and solid not fat increased. The present investigation shows that, the mango yoghurt drink prepared with 6% mango pulp in treatment T 2 showed maximum sensory score. The cost of production of highly acceptable mango yogurt drink was Rs. 43.26 per kg.
Yoghurt drink was prepared from different proportions of yoghurt and pineapple pulp viz. 100:0 (T... more Yoghurt drink was prepared from different proportions of yoghurt and pineapple pulp viz. 100:0 (T0), 97:3 (T1), 94:6 (T2), 91:9 (T3) with sugar and water level maintained at 10 % (by weight) and was evaluated for physicochemical, sensory and microbial quality. Statistical analysis showed significant difference in physico-chemical and sensory evaluation for different treatments. The fat and protein content decreased with addition of pineapple fruit pulp to yoghurt drink while total solids, acidity and solid not fat increased. Microbial quality for total viable count, coliform count and yeast and mold count was analyzed at 0, 5, 7 and 9 days and which were found more in the experimental sample than the control. The coliform and yeast/molds count was zero up to 5 days. Highest sensory score and overall acceptability of 8.58 was awarded to in treatment T2 and was the best product.
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