An overview of lactation curve models for predicting milk yield in Murrah Buffalo
Author(s): Rana Partap Singh Brar and Simarjeet Kaur
Abstract: Milk production is a continuous physiological process during lactation, characterized by the rate of milk secretion as lactation progresses. Even under consistent environmental and managerial conditions, the biometric traits of lactation vary among genetic groups. Although the quantitative levels of milk production differ, the overall trend remains similar, with an initial phase of rapid increase leading to a peak, followed by a gradual decline. In this review, various models have been evaluated for their effectiveness in describing milk yield patterns and predicting 305-day milk yield based on daily milk yield records.
Rana Partap Singh Brar, Simarjeet Kaur. An overview of lactation curve models for predicting milk yield in Murrah Buffalo. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(3S):03-09. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i3Sa.2104