Publications by authors named "Kaustubh Bhave"
Genetic potential of indigenous bulls with respect to semen production traits over the age of the bulls at semen collection was analyzed using random regression models (RRMs). Data pertaining to 59,641 ejaculates from 189 bulls of 18 indigenous breeds collected from BAIF (Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation) was utilized for this study. Six semen production traits, viz.
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- Fertility traits are as crucial as production traits in crossbred bovine populations, underscoring the importance of assessing bull fertility for frozen semen programs.
- The study aimed to analyze the genetic and non-genetic factors affecting conception rates using data from over 108,000 insemination records of bulls at BAIF in Pune, India.
- Findings indicated that management factors had a significantly greater impact on conception rates than genetic effects, highlighting the importance of effective management in breeding decisions.
Semen data comprising of 97,023 ejaculates of 197 bulls from 6 buffalo breeds were analyzed. The traits considered were as follows: ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, mass activity, initial and post-thaw motility, total sperm, and total motile sperm before and after thawing as well as a composite trait equal to the theoretical number of doses which can be produced from each given ejaculate. The objective was to measure the semen production potential of indigenous buffalo bulls and identify factors affecting these traits.
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