M. S. Mahesh

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How toxin binder is designated to act only under in vivo conditions in poultry or dairy?

Clay-based toxin binders are generally indicated in modern livestock feeds as a preventive measure against multiple mycotoxins. Kindly throw light on the mechanism of action - why and how these...

16 January 2018 6,707 9 View

In a well managed buffalo dairy, which is the earliest age of buffalo heifer (Murrah) at which she shows her first heat under Indian context?

Dear researchers, Please add your views on the above topic. Thanks!

14 November 2017 513 8 View

How live yeast, autolysed yeast and yeast extract/metabolites differ in their action in ruminants? Can one spares the function of others?

Dear research peers, Please share your knowledge and experience regarding mode of action of above in dairy cows in impacting production performance. Thanks!

12 September 2017 1,875 2 View

How dietary NDF content and dry matter intake are related in dairy buffaloes?

Dear research peers, It is well established that NDF (and effective fibre or peNDF) regulates dry matter intake via rumen-fill effect in high yielding cows. Now, is there any similar mechanism...

22 August 2017 4,855 11 View

What should be the ideal dry period for dairy water buffaloes?

Dear dairy research peers, Please suggest the difference between dairy cow and buffaloes in drying off, and the duration of ideal dry period for optimum production in ensuing lactation. Also,...

05 August 2017 1,910 22 View

Does barley has any role in minimising thermal stress in cows?

Dear researchers, Need your scientific opinion regarding any beneficial effect of using barley (Hordeum vulgare) vs. other cereals like corn (Zea mays) in dairy ration specifically during heat...

28 June 2017 4,696 4 View

Does Indian dairy cows/buffaloes are deficient in calcium and phosphorus in their diet?

Dear research scholars/experts, Considering the range of available commercial supplements containing calcium and phosphorus in the form of liquid, paste and gels etc. in Indian market that...

12 October 2016 757 8 View

How lactation performance of dairy cows/buffaloes differ due to different starch levels in the diet?

Dear research colleagues, How dairy cattle/buffaloes respond to two isonitrogenous diets with similar ingredient composition differing in starch levels through cereals (eg. maize) such as high...

23 July 2016 6,776 13 View

Does length of compound dairy feed pellet has any relationship with its quality?

Dear peers, I need to understand whether uniform pellet length vs. uneven length with similar ingredient composition has any impact on dairy cattle/buffalo performance? If so, please provide...

30 June 2016 9,012 11 View

Can we predict starch content of food/feed/forage based on chemical/nutritional composition?

Eg: Linear regression etc.

19 February 2015 9,376 8 View