Augmenting Fertility in Anestrus and Subestrus Cows with Hormonal Interventions and Their Effect on Blood Biochemical Profile

Authors

  • Rajesh Kumar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P. 224229
  • Maganlal Gopalbhai Butani Veterinary Officer, Amul Dairy, Anand, Gujarat.
  • Fulabhai Shambhubhai Kavani Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, C.V.Sc.& A.H., AAU, Anand, Gujarat.
  • Arjan Jivrajbhai Dhami Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, C.V.Sc.& A.H., AAU, Anand, Gujarat.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.3

Keywords:

Anestrus, Biochemical profile, Cows, Hormone, Subestrus

Abstract

A study was carried out on forty-four problem breeder cows to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of GnRH and PGF2α for estrus induction response, treatment to estrus induction interval and conception rate and its effect on biochemical profile.  Thirteen true anestrus cows were treated with GnRH (Inj. Receptal, 2.5 ml, IM, once), twenty three subestrus cows were treated with PGF2α (PGF2α, Inj. Estrumate, 2 ml, IM, once) and eight animals kept as untreated anestrus control. The estrus induction response, treatment to estrus induction interval, overall conception rate and service per conception in GnRH treated, PGF2α treated and positive control cows were 84.62%, 28.27±6.46 days, 72.73%, 3.13; 91.30%, 3.52±0.46 days, 71.43%, 2.53 and 50%, 48.25±10.8 days, 50%, 3.5 respectively. The plasma P4 level was significantly lower in all three groups as compared to other two periodic values (d-0 & d-20-22 post AI) which were due to luteal demise. The mean serum total protein was significantly (p<0.05) lower in untreated anestrus (8.57±0.36 g/dl) as compared to GnRH (9.75±0.28 g/dl) and PGF2α (9.62±0.31 g/dl) treated cows. However, total cholesterol was numerically lowest in control cows than those of treated contemporaries but did not differ significantly (168.22±17.22; 208.46±14.71; 163.84±10.64 mg/dl; in GnRH, PGF2α and control group respectively, p<0.05). In conclusion, anestrus and subestrus cows can be well managed with GnRH and PGF2α therapy. The normal hormonal and biochemical milieu is essential for normal functioning of reproductive system.

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2022-05-06

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Vol. 43 No. 1 (2022): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Jan-Jun)

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Kumar, R., Butani, M.G., Kavani, F.S., & Dhami, A.J. (2022). Augmenting Fertility in Anestrus and Subestrus Cows with Hormonal Interventions and Their Effect on Blood Biochemical Profile. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 43(1), 15–21. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.3
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