Relationship of Udder Morphometric Traits with Milk Production in Dairy Cattle and Buffaloes: Udder Traits and Milk Production

Muhammad Asfand Yar Asghar; Farrah Deeba; Muhammad Huzaifah Khalid; Anas Sarwar Qureshi; Asma Noor; Muhammad Kamal Shah; Ali Zaman; Ghulam Murtaza

doi:10.54393/mjz.v6i2.163

Authors

Muhammad Asfand Yar Asghar Department of Clinical and Medical Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Farrah Deeba Department of Clinical and Medical Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Huzaifah Khalid Department of Clinical and Medical Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Anas Sarwar Qureshi Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Asma Noor Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Kamal Shah Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Ali Zaman Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Ghulam Murtaza Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/mjz.v6i2.163

Keywords:

Udder Morphometry, Teat Traits, Milk Production, Somatic Cell Count

Abstract

Pakistan’s dairy industry depends on cattle and buffaloes for milk production. Subclinical Mastitis (SCM), on the other hand, is a serious restriction that lowers milk quality and quantity. Objective: To examine the udder and teat morphometric characteristics of cattle and buffaloes and evaluate how they relate to Somatic Cell Count (SCC), milk output, composition, and mineral content. Methods: A total of 150 lactating animals (75 cattle and 75 buffaloes) were sampled from five farms in Faisalabad. Milk yield was recorded over three consecutive mornings using a digital meter, while composition and SNF were analyzed. with a Lactoscan SLP SCC was quantified, and minerals were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Udder and teat dimensions were taken using a Vernier caliper, tape, and visual observation. Results: The findings showed that, funnel/cylindrical teats and pendulous udders had significantly higher width and depth (p < 0.05), as well as significantly larger teat diameter and length (p<0.05). Pendulous and spherical udders (p <0.01) and funnel, pear, and cylindrical teats (p <0.05) were substantially linked to higher SCC. While several teat measurements, such right front teat length and left front teat diameter, exhibited moderately negative relationships (r = –0.31, p = 0.02, r = –0.26, p = 0.04), there was a positive link between milk yield andudder width (r = 0.45, p = 0.003). Additionally, morphology had a significant impact on the mineral content and composition of milk (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggested that, selecting dairy animals with favorable udder and teat characteristics could improve udder health and milk productivity.

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