Bovine Production is one of the main subject of Livestock Production. The available books on the subject are eighter from developed countries or limited to European cattle (Bos Taurus). In the Bhartiya sub-continent, the native bovines are Indian Cattle (Bos Indicus), imported humpless cattle (Bos Taurus) and their crossbreads of different proportions of genetic materials. The Bhartiya cattle (Bos Indicus) fall in three sub-groups of Dairy cattle, dual purpose cattle and draught cattle. The other important dairy bovine is water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) known for their milk of 6-8% fat content. Next one is multipurpose swamp buffaloes (Bubalus swampis)reared also in all south-east and east Asian countries for draught, milk and meat (buffen and buffeal). Another unique aspect is the information about area specific Yak (Bos gruniense) and Mithun (Bos frontalis). The other important aspects are phases of lifecycle of bovines for optimum feeding, feeds of bovines, nutritional improvement of feed, minerals and vitamins, feed additives, ration formulation for bovines, traditional feedings of domestic bovines, Scientific feeding of bovines, survival feeding of spent cattle and employments in bovine production. The last 4 chapters and chapters 3 and 4 are distinct and important for the students, teachers, research scholars and farmers of not only Bharat but also most of the tropical countries.
Dr. Sita Prasad Tiwari, Vice Chancellor, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, MP, India. Born on June 10, 1959 in Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Sita Prasad Tiwari graduated in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (1981), MVSc (Animal Nutrition) from Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar (1983) and Ph.D. (Animal Nutrition) from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (1988). He started his career as a Research Associate from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (1984), Assistant Professor in Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (1988-1991), Associate Professor in Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner (1991-1993) and Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (1993-1999) and subsequently Professor in the same university from 1999 to 2012. He has also served in the various Administrative positions as Head of Department (1999 to 2012). Director Research (2012 to 2013), Director Animal Biotechnology (2017-2018) University Librarian (2016-2018) and Dean and Dean Faculty (2012 to 2020) in Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg. Subsequently, Dr. Tiwari was appointed as Vice Chancellor (March 2020) in Nanaji Deshmukh eterinary Science University, Jabalpur, MP, India. Since then he is continuing. Dr. Tiwari is a distinguished Animal Nutritionist and contributed significantly in the area of strategic supplementation, integrated farming system, Bypass protein technology, Area specific Mineral mixture, Medicated urea molasses mineral blocks, Manufacture, validation and marketing of various Panchgavya products, Value addition of milk, Nutrition and climate change, Nutrition in relation to reproduction and fertility, Rumen biotechnolouy and clinical nutrition including Poultry nutrition.
Subodh Kumar Saha. B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.Sc.(D)., Ph.D. Post Doctorate (Brisbane-Australia). FNAVS. FNAVNAW, Principal Scientist, started his career as a Scientist on 1995 at Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), Port Blair, A&N islands. He served as a scientist for seven years at CARI. He joined at IVRI, Izatnagar, India in the year 2003 and last 18 years engaged in teaching, research and extension activities at IVRI. He published more than 80 research papers, 150 conference papers and seven books. He has been awarded many prestigious awards and recognitions Aboutthe Authors v About the Authors / vi by different societies and organisation. He visited USA and undergone a training on methane mitigation at Iowa State University, Ames, USA. He was also awarded prestigious Endeavour fellowship award for postdoctoral research in 2015-16 at CSIRO, Brisbane, Australia. He successfully guided more than 20 post-graduate students as an advisor so far. Very recently, he visited Berlin, Germany where he presented an invited lecture. He is the governing council member, NAVS (I) and the General Secretary of the Pashu Poshan Kalyan Samiti, Bareilly, India.
Nitya Nand Pathak, B.Sc., M.V.Sc., Ph.D., FNAVS FANA. F Mob. S President, National Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Pashu Poshan Kalyan Samiti, Former President, Animal Nutrition Association, ICARIVRI, Izatnagar and Animal Nutrition Society of India, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal and Vice President, Society of Wildlife and Zoo Veterinarians, Bareilly and Indian Society for Buffalo Development, ICAR-CIRB, Hisar General Secretary, Animal Nutrition Association, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar and National Academy of Veterinary Science, New Delhi
1. Introduction........................................................................................ 1
2. Tropical Bovines ................................................................................ 5
3. Diversity in Shape, Size and Performance of Domestic Bovines ................................ 25
4. Phases of Lifecycle of Bovines for Optimum Feeding ............... 55
5. Foods/Feeds of Bovines .................................................................. 77
6. Nutritional Improvement of Feeds ............................................... 95
7. Minerals and Vitamins .................................................................105
8. Feed Additives ...............................................................................109
9. Feeding of Domestic Bovines .......................................................123
10. Scientific Feeding of Bovines .......................................................153
11. Survival Feeding of Idle Cattle ....................................................159
12. Employments in Bovine Production ..........................................163
