Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
N Arulnathan, M Chellapandian, S Senthilkumar, J Ramesh, R Murugeswari, P Anuradha and D Thirumeignanam

Abstract:
A field trial was designed to study the effect of TANUVAS GRAND supplementation on production performance, health status and reproduction in dairy cattle in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Four villages of Tirunelveli division, four villages of Tenkasi division and two villages of Ambasamudram of Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu and a total of 250 respondents of NABARD Farmers Club Members of Tirunelveli District were selected for this project. The awareness programmes on “Importance of TANUVAS-GRAND” supplementation were conducted to the selected respondents of the project in 10 villages. Primary data on feeding practice, production, reproduction and general health status were carried out. TANUVAS-GRAND was provided to the selected farmers for feeding their dairy cattle at the recommended dose for a period of three months by free of cost. Data on productive, reproductive performance and general health status of the experimental dairy cattle was recorded fortnightly to study the impact of TANUAS GRAND supplementation. Data analysis was done. Based on the data collected and observation made and the experienced had by the farmers and the feedback from them about the benefits or impact of giving TANUVAS GRAND Supplementation are Increased in digestibility, solid state dung consistency, regularize the oestrus cycle, improvement in fertility, Milk yield were increased from 0.5 ltrs to 1.25 ltrs, Shinny skin coats and reduction in panting or labored breathing due to SARA.