- Journal of Agriculture
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- Evaluation of Livestock Husbandry and Management on Cattle Farms in the Province of Iğdır
Evaluation of Livestock Husbandry and Management on Cattle Farms in the Province of Iğdır
Authors : İsa Yılmaz, Muhammet Hanifi Selvi, Kasım Şahin
Pages : 15-25
Doi:10.46876/ja.1586697
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Publication Date : 2025-06-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :This study was conducted in livestock farms in Merkez, Karakoyunlu, Aralık and Tuzluca districts of Igdir province. As part of the study, 280 farm owners were personally interviewed using a questionnaire. Based on the data obtained, it was found that the average milking time of calves after birth was 93.3±2.8 minutes. The average amount of milk the calves received per day was 3.3±0.1 kg. The average weaning age of the calves was determined to be 4.0±0.1 months. The average time for handing over the cows to the bull after heat detection was determined to be 9.6±0.3 hours. The average insemination time of the cows after birth (artificial insemination method/bull) was determined to be 66.0±1.1 days. The average number of artificial inseminations and bull inseminations for a pregnancy was 1.7±0.1 and 1.4±0.1 times respectivelyKeywords : Cattle, Animal production, Herd management, Farms
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