Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Priyam H Agravat, Tapas K Patbandha, Mulraj D Odedra, Harish H Savsani, Anshu R Ahlawat, Ghanshyam P Sabapara, Priyanka Maurya, Shital K Kalasava, Saman Y Belim and Jatin M Sanchaniya

Abstract:
The present study was conducted on Gir cows (n = 50) to see the effect of temperament with temperament index, exit score and parlour leaving speed. The temperament of Gir cows was assessed fortnightly at milking using 4 point scale scoring system(1 = docile, 2 = restless, 3 = nervous, 4 = aggressive).Temperament index, exit score and parlour leaving speed were recorded fortnightly. Temperament index was significantly (p≤0.05) higher in aggressive cows compared to docile, restless and nervous cows. The cows in aggressive groups had significantly (p≤0.05) higher mean exit score as compared to other groups. Moreover, aggressive cows had significantly (p≤0.05) higher mean parlour leaving speed as compare to docile and restless cows. There were positively and significant (p≤0.01) association of temperament score with temperament index (r = 0.657), exit score (r = 0.480) and parlour leaving speed (r = 0.204). Thus it is concluded that docile Gir cows had calmer behaviour during milking as well as while leaving the milking parlour.