Veterinary World, Vol.2 (2): 62-64 RESEARCH

Accelerated Growth Programme with Polyherbal Formulations for Dairy Calves

K.Hadiya1, Maini S.2, Rekhe, D.S. 2 , Ravikanth, K2

Dept. of Livestock Production Management,

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Anand, Gujrat, India

Abstract

An experimental field study in approximately one month old, forty-eight Jaffrabadi buffalo calves were carried out to evaluate efficacy of herbal formulations on growth & average daily gain. Calves were randomly divided into four groups, one control & three treatments. Treated groups were administered herbal formulations; Ruchamax, AV/DAC/16 @5gm/calf/day & Yakrifit @1 bolus/calf/day following treatment regimen of once a week per month for three consecutive months therapy. Growth related parameters were recorded for ninety days of experimental trial. It was observed that supplementation of herbal growth promoter & liver tonic products significantly improved liver function, feed assimilation & digestibility of ration ultimately leading to gain in body weight as compared to untreated control group.

Keywords: calf, herbal, growth, digestibility, body weight, liver tonic.

1 Assistant Professor, 2. R&D Team Ayurvet Limited, Baddi