Publications by authors named "Pratik Ramesh Wankhade"
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a major health problem of dairy animals in India and across the globe. An identification of potential risk factors of SCM can help for efficient udder health management in dairy animals. In this study, apparently healthy cows (HF crossbred: = 45; Deoni: = 43) were screened for SCM during different seasons through milk somatic cell count (SCC: reference test using 200 × 10 cells/ml as cut off value), California mastitis test (CMT) and differential electrical conductivity (DEC) test at an organized research farm.
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- Improper disposal of animal-derived waste can harm the environment, but advancements in biotechnology allow for its transformation into useful biomaterials.
- Veterinary and agricultural by-products like poultry, cattle, sheep, and pig waste can be repurposed into items such as biopolymers, scaffolds, and collagen, benefiting various industries.
- There’s a need for standardized protocols and government policies to support a sustainable supply chain for these biomaterials, alongside the development of a circular bioeconomy to ensure environmentally friendly practices.
Smooth transition from pregnancy to lactation is important for high productive and reproductive performance during later postpartum period in dairy animals. On the other hand, the poor transition often leads to huge economic loss to dairy farmers due to compromised production and reproduction. Therefore, understanding the causes and consequence of metabolic changes during the transition period is very important for postpartum health management.
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