A Comparative Analysis of Reproductive and Productive Performance of Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Mandi Kalyan1,*, Chakravarty Ritu2, Ponnusamy K.2, Kadian K.S.2, Dixit A.K.3, Singh Magan4, Bara Niva1, Oraon Jagarnath5, Jha B.K.1 1Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi-834 006, Jharkhand, India 2Division of Dairy Extension, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Haryana, India 3Division of Dairy Economics Statistics and Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Haryana, India 4Department of Agronomy Section, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Haryana, India 5Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi-834 006, Jharkhand, India *Corresponding Author: Kalyan Mandi, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi-834 006, Jharkhand, India, Email: kalyan.mandi@gmail.com
Online Published on 06 January, 2024. Abstract Background The reproductive and productive performance play significant role in judging the qualitative and quantitative traits in a dairy animal and has direct effect on the milk production and profitability in any dairy enterprise. Methods The present study was conducted in Jharkhand State, wherein 180 members of Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation and 180 non-member dairy farmers were randomly selected from three districts of Jharkhand. The data was collected from a total of 360 respondents using structured interview schedule. For present study, 135 crossbred, 58 indigenous cattle and 82 buffaloes were selected from the members; whereas 102 crossbred cattle, 36 indigenous cattle and 79 buffaloes were selected from non-members. Result The findings revealed that dairy animals reared by cooperative members showed better reproductive and productive performance that their non-member counterparts. This is attributed to reason that JMF members adopted better dairy management practices due to availability of timely veterinary services, quality feed and training on improved dairy practices. Therefore, through increased participation in JMF; creating awareness and training regarding improved dairy management, adequate extension, breeding policy and financial support would further enhance the productivity among the dairy animals in the state. Top Keywords Cattle, Dairy, Productive, Reproductive. Top |