PREVALENCE OF REPEAT BREEDING IN BUFFALO AND ITS EFFECTIVE POSSIBLE FUTURE STRATEGIES

Abstract

Dairy animals play an essential role in dietary requirements of human beings in the world. However, the milk production efficiency of these animals is low in developing countries due to poor health, feeding as well as breeding and welfare management. In this review, issues faced by buffalo farmers due to poor reproductive efficiency as depicted by low conception rates resulting in
repeat breeding and finally long calving interval in buffaloes are discussed. Repeat breeding causes low milk production and reduced number of calves per animal leading to economic losses at farmer and industry levels. Traditionally, the incidence of repeat breeding can be reduced through early diagnosis and treatment. Special care should be given to proper feeding of animals for animal welfare and breeder income. Further research is required to avoid this issue by feeding and breeding
management