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Mohammad (Riaz) Khan
PhD Student
School School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Location Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
Phone 02 6933 2959
Email mokhan@csu.edu.au
Project
Comparison of PGF2α and CIDR based synchronization protocols in Nili-Ravi buffaloes in the low breeding season in Pakistan
Summary
In Pakistan, buffalo is integral part of rural as well as urban dairy system, 76% of milk comes from buffaloes. Along with huge economic benefits there are some problems associated with buffaloes especially in low breeding season. The age at puberty and inter calving interval is very long (522 days). According to available literature 64-75% of all animals have variable degrees of ovarian activity and 30% of cycling animals with silent or no oestrus in the summer season (summer).
The current study was designed to target animals with variable degree of cyclicity and ovarian activity.
PGF2 is extensively used in Pakistan; therefore this study was designed to compare PGF2alfa with CIDRs.
This study will provide recommendations for decreasing inter calving interval and will benefit dairy farmers especially small rural dairy farmers.
Supervisors
Prof Peter Wynn, Dr Jan Lievaart
Funding source
AusAID and in parts by ACIAR (ASLP)