Total protein and albumin concentration in in-vitro uterine flushings of buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

Abstract

Present study was carried out on fifty-five (n=55) buffalo during follicular phase, luteal phases. inactive
ovarian and infected uteri stage collected from local abattoir. Pooled total protein and albumin concentration in
uterine flushings varied non-significantly during first three stages, however, the values were non-significantly
higher during luteal phase compared to inactive ovarian stage and follicular phase. On the other hand, concentration
was significantly (P<O.O I) higher in infected uteri compared to other stages indicating possibility of inflammatory
changes in the uterus. Thus, total protein and albumin concentration in in-vivo uterine secretion could be used as
an indicator of sub-clinical inflammatory condition along with other parameters simultaneously. However, studies
to evolve certain marker level of proteins and albumin in various inflammatory conditions in animal is warranted.