Vol. 12, Special Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Subhasish Sahu, Anjali Arya, SK Chhikara and Dipankar Kar

Abstract:
Roofs are a component of housing systems that shield animals from the sun's rays and rain. Animal output is negatively impacted by heat stress in the summer. In order to alter the microclimate and lessen the radiant heat inside, the shed's design and roofing material are very important. Roof material should be light, strong, durable, waterproof, beautiful, and free from moisture condensation and have high reflectivity, low conductivity, and low emissivity under the surface. In order to gain a better understanding of the impact roofing material on Murrah buffalo calves growth performance, a total of 16 female buffalo calves were selected and dispersed into two groups according to their weight and age namely T₁ (asbestos roof + typha grass insulation) and T₂ (only asbestos roof). Results of this study revealed that Monthly body weight data obtained from December, 2012 to November 2013 did not show any significant difference between the treatments. However, in the months March, April and May and again in the month of September significant difference has been found in the body weight in T₁ group.