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Comparative analysis of metabolic, reproductive, and sub-clinical mastitis in pure Holstein-Friesian and Sahiwal-crossbred cows
Shah Murad Khan
College of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Rifat Ullah Khan
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Shabana Naz
Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Ibrahim Abdullah Alhidary
Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Naseer Khan Momand
College of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Ruchi Tiwari
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sc. & A.H. DUVASU, Mathura, 281001, UP, India
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Short summary
Among 180 cows studied postpartum, F2 cows had the highest milk yield (183.9 L per week) and the highest serum glucose. F1 cows showed the best reproductive performance. Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows had the highest somatic cell count, indicating higher mastitis risk. Crossbreeding with Sahiwal improved milk production and reproductive health.
Among 180 cows studied postpartum, F2 cows had the highest milk yield (183.9 L per week) and the...