Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research

Ajit Bangthai ¹, Pankaj Sood ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Ravinder Kumar ¹, P. K. Dogra ¹, Trilok Nanda ², Ravindra Sharma ², T. M. Vishwaradhya ², Pankaj Kumar ², Pravesh Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HPKV, Palampur, 176 062, H.P., IN
2 Lalalajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, 125 001, IN

Abstract

The present study evaluated the efficacy, lactation response, certain attributes of the milk induced and plasma alongwith reproductive changes periodically from day 5 to 75 using a 13 day protocol (day of first injection as day 1) of diethylstilbestrol, hydroxyprogesterone caproate and dexamethasone. A total of 22 non-lactating and infertile/sterile Jersey crossbred cows (G1=19, in goshalas; G2=3, with individual farmers) were used. In addition, normal postpartum cows (C=5) were also used to compare normal and induced milk. The overall efficacy of the protocol was 31.8% (21% in G1; 100% in G2). The milk yield at all recordings (five) was significantly higher in G2 than G1, the average being 1.0 and 3.6 L/d, respectively. Except for low milk Ca, especially in G1, comparable Na, K and Mg, declining estrogen and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) by day 30-35 and normal specific gravity and fat percentage at different evaluation intervals (two to six) in the induced milk suggested it to be safe for consumption after one month of induction. There was a significant correlation in Ca and Mg concentrations between blood versus milk as well as with increase in milk quantity at different days of lactation in the induced cows. Further, 2 of the 3 G2 chronic repeat breeder cows became pregnant. Higher BCS in G2 versus G1 (3.3 ± 0.1 versus 2.7 ± 0.14) was the probable reason for superior efficacy, better lactation response and setting up of pregnancy in G2.

Keywords

Cows, Induction of Lactation, Diethylstilbestrol, Progesterone.

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Pravesh Kumar ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Amit Sharma ¹, Pradeep Kumar Dogra ², Yash Pal Thakur ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Department of Instructional Livestock Farm Complex, DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
3 Department of Animal Breeding & Genetics, DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

Abstract

Abortions and stillbirth cause a great loss to the dairy industry in term of loss of progeny, increased period of intercalving interval, increased incidence of infertility/sterility and decreased production of the animals (Ingale et al. 2013). The calves born dead before term were included in abortion cases and the calves which were born dead or died within 24 hours before term were included in stillbirth cases (Roberts 1971). The present study was done to record the Incidence of abortion and stillbirth in livestock farm of the university. The data were collected from the records of livestock farm of the university. The experimental animals comprised of Jersey and crossbred (Jersey X Red Sindhi) cows maintained in the farm from 1999 to 2009. The data were generated on abortion and stillbirth after observation of 1401 calvings. Out of 1401 calvings, 518 were Jersey calvings and 883 were crossbred calvings.

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Pravesh Kumar ¹, Amit Sharma ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Akshay Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, DGCN, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

Abstract

A monster is an abnormally formed fetus with congenital anomaly. Fetal monsters are common cause of dystocia in bovines (Shukla et al. 2007). The conjoined twin a rare disorder occurring in monozygotic twin pregnancies (Roberts 2004). Duplication and fusion of varying degree is seen in the conjoined monsters twins but anterior duplication is more common in swine and ruminants (Arthur et al. 2001). Anterior duplication of head may be either monocephalus or dicephalus. Monocephalus monster are having partial duplication of frontal region, nose and mouth are called diprosopus or double face. Monocephalus Diprosopus monsters have single head with two faces. (Roberts 2004). Such types of monsters most of the time cause dystocia and has to be removed by laparohysterotomy (Sharma et al. 2010, Gupta et al. 2011).

Keywords

Monocephalus Diprosopus Monster, Cow, Congenital Anomaly.

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Amit Sharma ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Pravesh Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics DGCN, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

Abstract

Prolapse literally means "to fall out of place", originated from the latin word prolabi meaning "to fall out." In reproduction term prolapse is a condition where organs such as the cervix, vagina & uterus fall down or slip out of place and protrudes out through natural opening i.e, vulva (Cynthia and Scott, 2005).Typically, prolapse of the vagina and cervix (CVP) is a disorder of ruminants normally in late gestation (Arthur et al, 2001).

Keywords

Rectal Prolapse, Cervico-Vaginal Prolapsed, Swine.

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Pravesh Kumar ¹, Akshay Sharma ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Anshul Chandel ¹, Ananya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN

Abstract

Obstetrical conditions affect the future fertility of the animals and thereby increasing inter calving interval. The data was recorded in 411 buffaloes from Dadwal area (District Hamirpur) of Himachal Pradesh of last three years. The incidence of various obstetrical conditions like antepartum prolapse, postpartum prolapse, retained placenta, dystocia and puerperal metritis was 56.45%, 9.98%, 16.78%, 13.14%, 3.65%, respectively. However, Parity does not affect the incidence of obstetrical conditions recorded in buffaloes.

Keywords

Antepartum Prolapse, Buffaloes, Dystocia, Postpartum Prolapse, Puerperal Metritis, Retained Placenta.

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Akshay Sharma ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Pravesh Kumar ¹, Ankaj Thakur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics, DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of body condition score (BCS) and back fat thickness on resumption of ovarian cyclicity in Jersey cross bred cows. Thirty four (N = 34) cows having normal parturition were monitored for recording the body condition score on the day of calving and divided into two groups i.e. low BCS (n = 15) i.e. <2.5 and high BCS (n = 19) i.e. ≥2.5. For monitoring the back fat thickness, trans-abdominal ultrasonography of thurl area was done on the day of calving. Trans-rectal ultrasonography was done on a weekly interval to adjudge the resumption of ovarian cyclicity i.e. first ovulation post-partum. As a part of results, low BCS cows had a significantly lower back fat thickness (9.92 ± 0.48 mm; P < 0.05) as compared to high BCS cows (12.14 ± 0.82 mm). Similarly, low BCS cows had a significantly longer interval (42.47 ± 2.14 days; P < 0.05) to first post-partum ovulation in comparison to high BCS cows (32.42 ± 1.82 days). In conclusion, metabolic status of cows had an important role in resumption of ovarian cyclicity after parturition.

Keywords

Body Condition Score, Back Fat Thickness, Dairy Cows, Ovarian Cyclicity, Trans-Rectal Ultrasonography.

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Pravesh Kumar ¹, Akshay Sharma ¹, Madhumeet Singh ¹, Harish Kumar ¹, Pururava Sharma ¹, Vijender Negi ¹, Pankaj Sood ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalya, Palampur-176 062,, IN

Abstract

Arare case of hydrallantois in a goat was presented in Teaching Veterinary Clinical complex with the history of full term pregnancy. Animal was in second lactation with the history of normal parturition in previous kidding. Animal having symptoms of anorexia, respiratory distress, bilaterally distended abdomen, reluctance to stand and move was reported. Animal was showing the signs of straining for 6-7 hours. One non-viable fetus was removed by caesarean section.

Keywords

Doe, hydroallantois.

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