Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Prashantkumar, Bijurkar RG, Venkanagouda D, Tandle MK, Suranagi MD and Shrikant Kulkarni

Abstract:
This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of supplementation of maize and safflower oil combined with CIDR estrus synchronization protocol on some biochemical parameters during major and minor breeding seasons. Seventy-five postpartum Bidri goats were selected from the day of kidding and divided into 5 groups (n=15). i. control, ii. maize, iii. maize and CIDR, iv. maize and safflower oil and v. maize, safflower oil and CIDR. The blood samples were collected on 0 (on the day of parturition), 15, 22, 30, estrus day and 30 days post mating. Samples were analysed for serum parameters viz., calcium, phosphorus and triglycerides. The serum calcium, phosphorus and triglycerides concentrations have an increasing trend following parturition and reaching high values on d-30 post mating. The supplementation of only maize or along with safflower oil with or without estrus induction using CIDR did not had any impact.