breeding situation of buffalo in rural Conditions of western Azerbaijan
Subject Areas : Large Animal Diseases
Keywords: : Buffalo, breeding situation , West Azarbaijan, rural conditions,
Abstract :
A Study Was Carried Out to Investigate Buffalo Sanitation and Barn System in West Azarbaijan of Iran. A Total of 100 Buffalo Breeders in 2 Villages of 3 Major Buffalo Rearing Areas Were Include in This Study. Detailed Classified Questionnaires Were Prepared and Used to Collect Information from Buffalo Breeders in One Visit Interview. The Questionnaires Were Pre Tested to Check Clarity and Appropriateness of the Questions. The Results Showed That first age of mating buffalo in most cases was between 24-36 months. And also all of the calving interval was between 12-24 months. In the most of cases pregnancy methods were natural (92%). Most of the calving season Respectively was spring (73%), autumn, winter and summer
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