Effect of Challenge Feeding on Production Performance of Surti Buffaloes

Twenty advanced pregnant Surti buffalo heifers were randomly divided into 2 groups of 10 animals in each to evaluate the effect of challenge feeding on production performance. The animals in control group (CN) were given standard ration while in challenge fed (CF) group, the animals were given additional amounts of concentrate mixture. The mean DM intake of heifers during pre-partum period was similar (10.52 vs. 11.20 kg) in both the groups. However, the post-partum DM intake was higher (P