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in Proceedings of the 7th (seventh) National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, June 22-27, 2007 / Shrestha, B.S.
Title : A Note On Cattle Research In Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: MP Aryal, Author ; BS Shrestha, Author Pagination: 172-180 p. Languages : English (eng) Abstract: Cattle are important livestock species contributing considerably to the national economy in the form of milk,
manure, and draft and drought power. Recognizing the importance at national level, attention has been given
to enhance the production and productivity of cattle farming thorough the intervention in feeding, breeding,
management and health care. The findings on cattle research were reviewed aiming to facilitate in
streamlining the upcoming research and developmental efforts in this sector. This particular review is based
on the abstracts documented in the workshops proceedings, various journals and compendium of the
agricultural research prepared by the NARD F. The major focus of the breeding and genetics research on
cattle has been on the phenotypic measurement and evaluation of reproductive performance of different
breeds. However, study on breeding tools like artificial insemination, oestrous synchronization, embryo
transfer, and molecular characterization at DNA level has also received some attention. The feeds and
feeding studies have been found focused on supplements, replacement feeding, utilization of crop residue
and no conventional feed resources. Very limited studies carried out on plant secondary metabolites like
tannins. On the other hand, existing systems of production and management were studied in different
locations of the country along with recording of growth and production performance of exotic and
crossbreds. However, adequate information on draft animals and draught power technology seem still
lacking. The studies on cattle health have tried mainly to understand the epidemiology, aetiology, treatment
and control strategies of fascioliasis, mastitis and infertility with patches of work on other disease conditions
and drug efficacy. Major findings of the accomplished research on cattle were discussed briefly and future
strategy suggested.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=295 A Note On Cattle Research In Nepal [printed text] / MP Aryal, Author ; BS Shrestha, Author . - [s.d.] . - 172-180 p.
in Proceedings of the 7th (seventh) National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, June 22-27, 2007 / Shrestha, B.S.
Languages : English (eng)
Abstract: Cattle are important livestock species contributing considerably to the national economy in the form of milk,
manure, and draft and drought power. Recognizing the importance at national level, attention has been given
to enhance the production and productivity of cattle farming thorough the intervention in feeding, breeding,
management and health care. The findings on cattle research were reviewed aiming to facilitate in
streamlining the upcoming research and developmental efforts in this sector. This particular review is based
on the abstracts documented in the workshops proceedings, various journals and compendium of the
agricultural research prepared by the NARD F. The major focus of the breeding and genetics research on
cattle has been on the phenotypic measurement and evaluation of reproductive performance of different
breeds. However, study on breeding tools like artificial insemination, oestrous synchronization, embryo
transfer, and molecular characterization at DNA level has also received some attention. The feeds and
feeding studies have been found focused on supplements, replacement feeding, utilization of crop residue
and no conventional feed resources. Very limited studies carried out on plant secondary metabolites like
tannins. On the other hand, existing systems of production and management were studied in different
locations of the country along with recording of growth and production performance of exotic and
crossbreds. However, adequate information on draft animals and draught power technology seem still
lacking. The studies on cattle health have tried mainly to understand the epidemiology, aetiology, treatment
and control strategies of fascioliasis, mastitis and infertility with patches of work on other disease conditions
and drug efficacy. Major findings of the accomplished research on cattle were discussed briefly and future
strategy suggested.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=295 E-copies
http://nkcs.org.np/narc/dl/?r=295URLA Review Of Research Activities Accomplished By The Bovine Research Program / MP Aryal ; KP Shivakoti ; BS Shrestha ; SM Pradhan ; MS Thapa
in Proceedings of the 7th (seventh) National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, June 22-27, 2007 / Shrestha, B.S.
Title : A Review Of Research Activities Accomplished By The Bovine Research Program Material Type: printed text Authors: MP Aryal, Author ; KP Shivakoti, Author ; BS Shrestha, Author ; SM Pradhan, Author ; MS Thapa, Author Pagination: 181-187 p. Languages : English (eng) Abstract: The cattle and buffalo related research undertaken by the Bovine Research Program during the year 1995 to
2006 were assessed in terms of types of projects, major findings and financial performance. Out of 31
research projects implemented in the last decade, 6l.3% were of annual nature followed by the bi-annual
and tri-annual projects ( 16.1 %) and the remaining 6.5% were long term projects running every year from the
beginning. In case of commodity wise allocation of projects, majority (77.4%) were on cattle and 22.6% on
buffalo. The station based research outplayed the on-farm study accounting 71% against the 29%. So far the
discipline specificity of accomplished research is concerned, majority (29%) were on feeds and feeding
followed by 19.3% on milk production and processing, 16.1% on livestock production and management and
12.9% related with technology verification. Furthermore, 9.7% projects were on system studies and 6.5% on
draught power. Different recommendations were made on bovine farming of which, some are already
verified and adapted successfully in the farming communities while other need further up-scaling and
dissemination. Unpredictable budget sanctioning and even uncertainty about the release of approved budget
was the common financial phenomena constraining efficient project implementation. On the other hand,
overall performance on utilization of operational bud (Jet was also found poor especially in the T ADA, books
and journal and farm maintenance subheads. A total of Rs 10.89 million have been generated through the
revenue ~ccounting almost 50% of the operational budget that is actually expensed (Rs 22.18 million).
Meanwhile, 316 calves and 602 tons of milk were produced averaging 29 calves and 55 tons of milk per
year contributing mainly to the overall revenue generated by the program.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=296 A Review Of Research Activities Accomplished By The Bovine Research Program [printed text] / MP Aryal, Author ; KP Shivakoti, Author ; BS Shrestha, Author ; SM Pradhan, Author ; MS Thapa, Author . - [s.d.] . - 181-187 p.
in Proceedings of the 7th (seventh) National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research, June 22-27, 2007 / Shrestha, B.S.
Languages : English (eng)
Abstract: The cattle and buffalo related research undertaken by the Bovine Research Program during the year 1995 to
2006 were assessed in terms of types of projects, major findings and financial performance. Out of 31
research projects implemented in the last decade, 6l.3% were of annual nature followed by the bi-annual
and tri-annual projects ( 16.1 %) and the remaining 6.5% were long term projects running every year from the
beginning. In case of commodity wise allocation of projects, majority (77.4%) were on cattle and 22.6% on
buffalo. The station based research outplayed the on-farm study accounting 71% against the 29%. So far the
discipline specificity of accomplished research is concerned, majority (29%) were on feeds and feeding
followed by 19.3% on milk production and processing, 16.1% on livestock production and management and
12.9% related with technology verification. Furthermore, 9.7% projects were on system studies and 6.5% on
draught power. Different recommendations were made on bovine farming of which, some are already
verified and adapted successfully in the farming communities while other need further up-scaling and
dissemination. Unpredictable budget sanctioning and even uncertainty about the release of approved budget
was the common financial phenomena constraining efficient project implementation. On the other hand,
overall performance on utilization of operational bud (Jet was also found poor especially in the T ADA, books
and journal and farm maintenance subheads. A total of Rs 10.89 million have been generated through the
revenue ~ccounting almost 50% of the operational budget that is actually expensed (Rs 22.18 million).
Meanwhile, 316 calves and 602 tons of milk were produced averaging 29 calves and 55 tons of milk per
year contributing mainly to the overall revenue generated by the program.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=296 E-copies
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