Characterization and Correlation of Udder Morphology with Milk Production of Peranakan Etawah (PE) Goat

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Characterization; Etawah Crossbred Goat; Udder-Teat Production; Milk Production

Abstract

The Peranakan Etawah (PE) Goat demonstrated potential as a commercial dairy goat in tropical regions susceptible to heat stress. However, information regarding milk production and udder-teat morphology in PE goats was limited. This study aims to characterize udder-teat morphology and evaluate its relationship with milk production. Data were collected from 105 lactating female PE goats at BPTU-HPT Pelaihari, South Kalimantan. Nine variables were measured: daily milk yield (DMY), teat length before and after milking (TLB, TLA), udder length before and after milking (ULB, ULA), udder width before and after milking (UWB, UWA), and udder circumference before and after milking (UCB, UCA). The study employed t-tests, single-factor ANOVA followed by Duncan's test for significant results, and Pearson correlations for statistical analysis. Results showed that milk production significantly decreased (P < 0.01) from early lactation (616.53 ± 243.86 mL) to late lactation (438.33 ± 187.37 mL). Dams with singleton births showed higher production (592.11 ± 144.26 mL/day) compared to twins (557.05 ± 229.67 mL/day) and triplets (568.75 ± 346.24 mL/day). Udder morphological measurements demonstrated significant correlations with milk yield, particularly pre-milking measurements of udder width (r = 0.31), length (r = 0.25), and circumference (r = 0.36). These findings suggest that pre-milking udder dimensions could serve as potential indicators for milk production in PE goats, providing valuable insights for breeding and management strategies.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ahmad Fahrudin Husen
AU  - Suyadi
AU  - Veronica Margareta Ani Nurgiartiningsih
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/04/18
TI  - Characterization and Correlation of Udder Morphology with Milk Production of Peranakan Etawah (PE) Goat
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Animal Industry (ICESAI 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 236
EP  - 245
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_24
ID  - Husen2025
ER  -