Assam, a state of north eastern India, treasures in its lap an indigenous germplasm of geese which are distributed throughout Assam. It can be regarded as a unique bio diversity of North Eastern India. Geese eggs are large in size and nutrient dense. It is a known fact that the e...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73331
The Open Nucleus Breeding System (ONBS) is a genetic improvement strategy that integrates elite breeding stock within a nucleus herd and facilitates two-way gene flow with base populations, thereby enhancing genetic gain while maintaining diversity. It differs from Closed Nucleus...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83433
The study of chromosomes has revolutionized livestock improvement, particularly through the application of banding techniques. These techniques have enabled geneticists to identify chromosomal abnormalities, assess genetic diversity, and enhance selective breeding programs. Bandi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42982
Pig farming is an important livelihood source in Northeast India, but productivity is limited by the availability of improved and well-adapted breeds. The HD-K75 pig, developed under ICAR-AICRP, combines high growth potential with local adaptability. However, growth performance i...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i63991
An experiment was conducted during March-August, 2024 at the experimental shed under the project ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding, Directorate of Research (Veterinary), AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam to study some important morphometric tra...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42953
Aims: To evaluate the performance of Thaokhri pigs of Assam, India. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Kokrajhar and Gossaigaon, located in the Kokrajhar district of Assam, India, during the period from 2020 to 2022. Methodology: Nineteen traits were measured...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42245
Meenakshi Kalita, B.N. Saikia, Gunaram Saikia, Shantanu Tamuly, Anil Deka, Arundhati Phookan, Nipu Deka, Lakhyajyoti Bora, Tanay Ghosh, S. Srikanth & Sophia Gogoi·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Twenty Four number of HDK-75 pigs were divided into four groups each consisting of 6 animals in each group. Tinospora cordifolia stem powder was given to Control ( C) , T1, T2 and T3 along with basal diet at the rate of 0.5 %, 1.0 % and 1.5 % respectively. The control groups were...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113222