Evaluation of Udder and Teat Traits in Relation to Somatic cell Count in Sokoto Gudali and White Fulani cows in Nigeria
Keywords:
White Fulani, Sokoto Gudali, milk, udder, teat, measurements
Abstract
This study was carried out to evaluate udder and teat traits in relation to somatic cell count in White Fulani (WF) and Sokoto Gudali (SG) cows which was carried out at dairy unit of National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika. The morphological traits of udder measured were length, width, circumference, depth, cleft shapes (Bowl, irregular, Rounded, Trough and Pendulous). The teat traits were length, Distance of the tip to the ground, teat diameter and shape (Bottle, conical and cylindrical). Milk was collected from 33 cows (20 WF and 13 SG cows). Data was collected in the last trimester, 5 and 72 days postpartum for udder and teat traits on two breeds of cows. Analysis of variance showed that there is significant differences between the breeds for all traits.WF had significantly (P<0.05) higher values than SG for all the udder and teat traits measured. The reproductive periods also showed significant differences for most traits except Teat Diameter (TDT). Cows with irregular udder shapes were highest in both breeds with higher percentage of occurrence in SG (61.54%) compared to WF (60 %). On the other hand, cows with conical shaped teat had 76.92% for SG and 75% for WF. Bottle shaped teats were lower in distribution for SG and cylindrical for WF. There is significant difference (P< 0.05) in SCC between WF and SG cows of age group 6 to 10 years. In conclusion Udder and teats traits would encourage negative selection against mastitis in breeding programmes, and in turn reduce the incidence of mastitis in future population and improve milk production.
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Adedibu, I.I, Opoola, E and Jinadu, L. A. (2013).Associations between milk yield, parity, physiological status and certain serum biochemical.International Journal of Agriculture and Bioscience2(3):127-131.
Adeneye, J.A. (1989). Variation in yield and composition of milk from different quarters of lactating White Fulani cattle in a tropical environment. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 16: 8-15.
Bharti, P., Bhakat, C., Pankaj, P.K., Bhat, S.A., Prakesh, M.A., Thul, MA, and Japheth, KP (2015). Relationship of udder and teat conformation with intra-mammary infection in crossbred cows under hot-humid climate. Veterinary world 8(7):898-901
Bhutto, A. L., Murray, R.D. and Woldehiwet, Z. (2010) Udder shape and teat-end lesions as potential risk factors for high somatic cell counts and intra mammary infections in dairy cows. Veterinary Journal, 183:63-67.
Dang, A.K. and Anand, S.K. (2007).Effect of milking systems on the milk somatic cell counts and composition.Livestock Resource Rural Development, 19(6):1-9.
Dang, A.K.,Kapila, S., Tomar, P. and Singh, C.(2002). Immunity of the buffalo mammary glands during physiological stages, Asian Australia Journal Animal Science, 20(8): 1174-1181.
Dua, K. (2001). Incidence, etiology and estimated loss due to mastitis in India Economic Survey of India.Publication.Government of India press. New Delhi: 164.
Ellis, K. A., Innocent, W.G., Mihm, M., Cripps, P., Mclean, W.G.,Howards, C.V. and Grove, W. (2007).Dairy cow cleanliness and milk quality on organic and conventional farms in the U.K. Journal of dairy Resources, 74:302-310.
Hickman, G. C (1964).Teat Shape and Size in Relation to Production Characteristics and Mastitis in dairy cattle. Journal Dairy Science 47: 777-782.
Hogeveen, H.Huijps, K. and Lam, T. (2011) Economic aspects of mastitis: New developments. Journal of veterinary Science, 59:16–23.
Huseyin, E., Atasever, S. and Ertugrul, K. (2010). Determination of milk production characteristicstis and milk losses related to Somatic Cell Count in Jersey cows raised in the black sea region of Turkey. Asian Journal of Animal and veterinary advances,5(3):217-222.
James, I.J, Osinowo, O. A. and Adegbasa, O .I, (2009). Evaluation of udder traits of west African dwarf (wad) goats and sheep in ogun state, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural science environment 9:95-87
Jones, A.B. and Bailey, T.L. (2010).Understanding the Basics of Mastitis.Veterinary Medicine Science Practice, 25(1):23-28.
Kadarmideen, H.N. and Pryce, J.E. (2011).Genetic and economic relationships between somatic cell count and clinical mastitis ad their use in selection for mastitis resistance in dairy cattle.Animal Science Journal,73:19–28.
Kamga, P., Mbanya, J. N, Awah, N. R, Mbohou, Y., Manjeli, Y., Nguemdjom, A., Kamga Pamela B., Njwe, R. M., Bayemi, P. H., Ndi, C., Imélé, H. and Kameni, A. (2001). Effect of the calving season and zootechnical parameters on milk yield in the western highlands of Cameroon.Revision Elevation Medical Vetinary Pays Tropics, 54(1):55–61.
Kandasamy, S., Green, B.B, Benjamin, A. L. and Kerr, D.E. (2011). Between-cow variation in dermal fibroblast response to lipopolysaccharide reflected in resolution of inflammation during Escherichia coli mastitis. Journal of Dairy Science,94(12):5963-75. doi: 10.3168/jds.2011-4288.
Klein, D., Flock, M., Khol, J.L., Franz, S., Stuger, H.P. and Baumgartner, W. (2005). Ultrasonographic measurement of the bovine teat:breed differences, and the significance of the measurements for udder health.Journal of Dairy Resource,72:296–302.
Mavrogenis, A.,Papachrisoforou, C., Lysandrides, P. and Roushias, A. (1988).Environmental and genetic factors affecting udder characters and milk production in chios sheep. Journal of Dairy Science, 20(4): 477-488.
Mingoas, K. J., Awah-Ndukum, J., Dakyang, H. and Zoli, P. A. (2017). Effects of body conformation and udder morphology on milk yield of zebu cows in North region of Cameroon. Veterinary World, 10(8): 901–905. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2017.901-905.
Modh, R.H.,Nauriyal, D.S., Islam, M.M.,Modi, R.J. and Wadhwani, K.N. (2017).Morphological Study on Types of Udder and Teats in Association with Subclinical Mastitis in GirCows.International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 6:4, 2688 – 2693.
Nakov, D., Hristov, S., Andonov, S. and Trajchev, M. (2014). Udder-related risk factors for clinical mastitis in dairy cows. Veterinary Archives,84(2):111–127.
Norman, H.D., Powell, R.L., Wright, J.R. and Cassell, B.G.(1998) Phenotypic and genetic relationship between linear functional type traits and milk yield for five breeds. Journal Dairy Science, 71:1880–1896.
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Risvanli, A and Kalkan, C. (2002). Sutouineklerde vas veir subklinik mastitisli memlerindeki somatic hucresavilari. Veterinary Journal 13: 84-87
Schwarz, D.,Diesterbeck, U. S., Failing, K.,König, S., Brügemann, K., Zschöck, M.,Wolter, W. and Czerny, C. P. (2010). "Somatic cell counts and bacteriological status in quarter foremilk samples of cows in Hesse, Germany. A longitudinal study".Journal of Dairy Science. Elsevier, 93 (12): 5716–5728.
Sharma, N., Singh, N.K. and Bhadwal, M.S. (2011). Relationship of somatic cell count and mastitis:Anoverview.Asian-Australian Journal of Animal Science, 24:429–438.
Singh, R.S., Bansal, B.K. and Gupta, D.K. (2014). Udder health in relation to udder and teat morphometry in holsteinfriesian ×Sahiwal crossbred dairy cows. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 46:93–98.
VanRadeq, P.M., Jensen, E.L., Lawlor, T.L. and Funk, D.A.(1990).Prediction of transmitting abilities for holstein type traits. Journal of Dairy Science, 73:191.
Walshe, M. J. A.,Grindle,C. N. and Benchman, M. (1991)."Dairy development in Sub-Sahara Africa."World Bank Technology in Africa Technology Department Service, Paper, No.135
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2021-05-03
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Abisoye, F. O., Adedibu, I. I., Kabir, M., Barje, P. P., & Ugbojah, O. G. (2021). Evaluation of Udder and Teat Traits in Relation to Somatic cell Count in Sokoto Gudali and White Fulani cows in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST), 4(1), 102 - 110. Retrieved from http://njast.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/137
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