Seasonality of calving in Nili-Ravi buffaloes, purebred Sahiwal and crossbred cattle in Pakistan
Pattern of calving was documented in Nili-Ravi buffaloes and compared with Sahiwal cattle and Sahiwal (x Friesian or Jersey) crossbreds. Lactation records of 9,174, 22,499 and 656 of Nili-Ravi buffaloes, Sahiwal and crossbred cattle in Punjab province of
S. A. Bhatti +4 more
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Lactation curve modelling using Legendre Polynomial in Sahiwal cattle [PDF]
Present study aimed at modelling lactation curve in Sahiwal cattle using normalized Legendre polynomials functions of standardized units of time and understanding the variation of lactation curve in different lactations. Among the first three lactations,
VED PRAKASH +3 more
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Performance evaluation, conservation and improvement of Sahiwal cattle in India
Summary The Sahiwal cattle, one of the best dairy breeds of Zebu cattle in India and Pakistan, originate from the Montgomery district of Pakistan and is distributed on farmer herds in certain pockets of the bordering districts of Punjab and Rajsthan in India.
Joshi, B.K., Singh, A., Gandhi, R.S.
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Lipsome-mediated uptake of exogenous DNA by Sahiwal cattle spermatozoa [PDF]
Aim: To investigate the influence of lipofection treatment and exogenous DNA uptake on the quality of sahiwal cattle spermatozoa. Materials and Methods: Semen collected from sahiwal bulls (n=7) were evaluated separately for color, volume, mass activity ...
Thomas V. Babu +3 more
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Productivity of Sahiwal and Friesian–Sahiwal Crossbreds in Marginal Grasslands of Kenya [PDF]
Dual-purpose cattle can be used to exploit the production potential of semi-arid grasslands of Kenya for milk and meat production. Although the Sahiwal is adapted to these grasslands, its productivity is low.
ole Sinkeet, S. N. +2 more
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Differential Abundance of microRNAs in Seminal Plasma Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) in Sahiwal Cattle Bull Related to Male Fertility [PDF]
Jatinder Singh Chera +2 more
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Integrated Molecular Detection and Epidemiological Investigation of Brucella abortus in Dairy Cattle and Farm Workers During a Brucellosis Outbreak. [PDF]
A brucellosis outbreak was investigated in dairy cattle and farm workers. Among 83 cattle and 11 workers, Brucella abortus was molecularly confirmed using IS711‐PCR and sequencing. Infection was detected in 48% of cattle and 45% of workers, highlighting significant zoonotic and occupational risks.
Asif M +11 more
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Seasonal and lactational variations in fatty acid profile of milk in indigenous cattle
The present study was conducted on quality and bioactive components in milk of Kankrej and Sahiwal indigenous cattle breeds at Livestock Research Station, Kodemdesar and College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner situated in hot-arid region of ...
GEETESH MISHRA +4 more
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Cystic Echinococcosis in Cattle and Buffaloes: Insights From an In-House ELISA. [PDF]
This study reveals widespread exposure to Echinococcus granulosus in cattle and buffaloes across Punjab, Pakistan (overall seroprevalence 45.81%), with marked geographic, species, age, sex and breed‐related differences. Findings highlight high‐risk areas and support targeted, One Health–based surveillance and control strategies.
Alvi MA +10 more
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Prevalence, Species Diversity, and Risk Factors of Tick Infestation in Cattle From District Peshawar, Pakistan. [PDF]
This study documents the prevalence and risk factors of cattle tick infestation in District Peshawar using morphological and molecular identification. Ecological diversity indices reveal moderate tick diversity, while risk factor analysis highlights breed, age, and sex as significant predictors of infestation.
Khan MA +9 more
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