Vol. 10, Special Issue 9 (2021)

Author(s):
Kishan Tosawada, Hina Ashraf Waiz, Kavita A Shende, ML Gurjar and Monika Joshi

Abstract:
The current study was conducted to investigate the impact of space allowance on growth performance and physiological parameter of Sirohi kids under different space allowance in intensive management system. Twenty four kids of Sirohi breed of either sex between the age group of 3 to 4 months were selected from the goat unit of LRS, Boujunda, Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. These kids were randomly divided into four treatment groups comprising of six kids in each and kept under different space allowances.T1 group served as control (0.8m²), T2 (0.9m²), T3 of (0.7m²) and T4 had a floor space of 0.6m² / kid in covered area respectively. The feed and management practices for the kids in the all four treatment groups were the same. There was significant (P<0.05) effect of space allowance on body weight and average daily gain of sirohi kids. There was no statistical difference (P>0.05) in physiological parameters (rectal temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate) between treatment groups under varying space allowances.