Assessment of Variation in Milk Production in Buffaloes from Different Seasons

An experiment contribution of cows and buffaloes milk in unorganized sectors in eastern Uttar Pradesh, general, and selected block of rural areas, in particular is not clear. About 50 percent of total bovine are underfed or overfed in rural areas mostly due to lack of scientific knowledge for feeding, breeding, management and veterinary problems. The present study was conducted during March 2002 to April 2004 in villages of selected blocks of Azamgarh District to assess the economic performance of buffaloes during different seasons in different categories of farmers. The choice of block was based on the state Department of District Azamgarh and BIAF Center are working for popularization and up lift of dairy animals in the locality, beside, extension training center is also located near the all blocks, which acts as a catalytic agent in promoting the development in entire block area.

Keywords: Buffaloes, milk production, variation and seasons.