Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Kature VD, Channa GR, Pawankar KN, Avhad SR, Dhenge SA, Chavan PR, Karhale VV and Kawade SB

Abstract:
The present study entitled "Assessment of Water Footprint in Osmanabadi Kids" was undertaken at Livestock Farm Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Latur (M. S.). The experiment was conducted from zero-day to the 40th week of age in Osmanabadi kids with the daily recording of parameters during the experimental period. Total direct water consumption, direct water requirement for washing and cleaning of a shed, water consumed through milk and colostrum, and water consumed through feed and fodder in Osmanabadi kids up to the age of 40th week was found to be 926.76, 2829,138.29, and 1443.31(liters), which is 17.35%, 53%, 2.59% and 27.04 % of the water footprint of Osmanabadi kids, respectively. The water footprint in Osmanabadi kids was estimated as 5337.36 (liters) for a group of eight animals, whereas the individual water footprint per Osmanabadi goat was 667.17 (liters). Total feed intake up to the age of 40th weeks was found to be 2222.69 (Kg) from which 1443.31 (liters) of water was consumed by kids. It was found that the level of Serum Sodium, Serum Potassium, and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) was increased within normal ranges in the hot and dry seasons. Considering the total waterfootprint of the Osmanabadi goat, the Osmanabadi goat is resistant to low water in tropical regions like Marathawada.