| Author | Joshi, Keshab Dutta |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AE-90-47 |
| Subject(s) | Agricultural systems
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The Cattle (8...Qs_ indicus)/buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
production system in a small- scale integrated
crop/livestock/fish farm under rainfed condition was
monitored for one month in August, 1989 to identify immediate
problems standing in the way of its improvement. From
September 1989 to May 1990, improvements were implemented,
and changes were measured and evaluated. New areas to be
improved were identified and improvements were introduced
in a continuous problem solving process.
Feed supply in the farm was found greatly affected by
rainfall pattern. During September, October and November, it
was sufficient to meet the growth requirements of 3 cattle
and 2 buffaloes but it was sufficient only to meet the
maintenance requirement of 3 cattle of about 200 kg live
weight each during dry season (December-April); the buffaloes
had to feed off-farm for most of the dry season ..
Poor housing condition, intestinal worms of the cattle,
disease in one buffalo, and scarcity of feed in the farm
during dry season greatly affected animal growth. On average,
the cattle grew faster than the buffaloes.
Good quality of compost which was rich in nitrogen, and
average in potassium and phosphorus became ready for use in
crops within each 3 months of decomposition . Part of manure
was lost in the off-farm area when the buff aloes had to be
taken out for grazing.
Leucaena
planted along
making living
a height of
height of 1.5
leucocephala and Gliricidia sepium, when
for
at
the border of pastures were found suitable
fence if 6-12 months old plants were pruned
25-30 cm from ground and allowed to grow to
meter later.
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To improve the income of the farm, it was estimated that
6 cattle of different live weight (3 cattle of 100-150 kg LW
each and 3 cattle of 200- 250 kg each) could be raised during
wet season and 3 marketable size be sold at the beginning of
dry season leaving 3 smaller sized for fattening during next
wet season. Three cattle of 100-150 kg live weight should be
added every year at the beginning of wet season to make total
number to 6 during wet season. |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Gartner, Joseph A. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Upasena, Selawa H. ;Suchint Simaraks |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | USAID/Nepal |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |