BIOCHEMICAL AND MINERAL CHANGES DURING PERIPARTURIENT PERIOD IN MURRAH BUFFALOES: A STUDY TO ASSESS PARTURITION STRESS

S.K.I. Vasantha; J. Nikhil kumar Tej; S. Lavanya; Ch. Venkata Sesaiah; Ch. Srinivasa Prasad

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v50i3.126942

Authors

S.K.I. Vasantha Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh
J. Nikhil kumar Tej Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh
S. Lavanya Postgraduate Scholar, Department of Veterinary Physiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Ch. Venkata Sesaiah Professor and Head, Livestock Farm Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Ch. Srinivasa Prasad Professor and University Head, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v50i3.126942

Keywords:

Periparturient period, Murrah buffaloes, biochemical, minerals, parturition stress

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to assess changes in biochemical and mineral parameters during prepartum and postpartum period in Murrah buffaloes. Eight healthy pregnant Murrah buffaloes of four to six years of age were randomly selected for the study. Same animals were used as self control and divided in to two groups, G I: pre-partum (n=8) and G II: post-partum (n=8). Whole blood was collected one week before and one week after calving by venipuncture. Plasma was separated and used for estimation of biochemical and mineral parameters. Significant differences between groups were analyzed using paired t-test. The total protein, albumin, globulins, cholesterol, calcium and phosphorous levels were significantly (P<0.05) lower during post-partum compared to pre-partum period. No significant difference (P>0.05) between pre-partum and post-partum was noticed with respect to BUN and creatinine concentration. Significantly lower levels of protein profile, cholesterol, calcium and phosphorus is indicative of negative energy balance and susceptibility of dam to metabolic diseases. Thus, ameliorative nutritional strategies might be adapted to optimize animal health and production.

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