EFFECT OF HOUSING SYSTEMS ON FEEDING AND RESTING BEHAVIOUR OF KANKREJ COWS DURING WINTER SSEASON
H.D. Chauhan, H.A. Patel and B.H. Priyadarshi
Date : 2012-09-04 Volume : 4

Feeding and resting behaviour of lactating Kankrej cows were noted under three housing systems, viz. First group was provided RCC shed (T1), second group was kept under Thatched roof (T2) and third group was provided Tree shelter (T3). Fodder eating time was significantly (P< 0.01) higher under T1 (262.46 ± 4.42 min.). Significantly higher feeding activity was observed in day time as compared to night in all treatments. Sleeping pattern did not differ significantly between treatments. However, it was significantly (P< 0.05) higher at night as compared to day. Frequencies of defecation and urination did not differ due to treatments but was significantly higher in day. Feeding temperament score was not affected by treatments. 1343719249.php