Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey and Dr. Prabhakar Maurya

Abstract:
Reproductive disorders have been found to be a major reason for decreased reproductive efficiency in cattle and consequently reproductive efficiency is the major determinant of lifetime productivity of cows. Hence, there is a need for oral formulations which can improve the reproductive health without causing any adverse systemic effects on bovine health. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a phytogenic uterine cleanser and restorative toner Ergovet in timely expulsion of placenta and maintenance of post-partum reproductive health. For this a clinical trial was conducted in 20 advanced pregnant HF cross cows which were divided randomly into two equal groups (I & II), (n=10). Group-I served as untreated control group. Group II animals were orally administered Phytogenic uterine tonic and restorative product Ergovet @ 200 mL/cow/day on first day followed by 100 mL once daily for next three days. Reproductive health parameters of parturition, time taken for expulsion of foetal membrane, uterine involution, first post-partum oestrus induction, incidence of retained placenta, repeat breeding, number of artificial inseminations required for successful conception and pregnancy status of animals were observed. Average time taken for expulsion of placenta, involution of uterus and oestrus induction was significantly lower in Ergovet supplemented group II as compared to untreated control group I. It may be concluded that the prophylactic administration of Ergovet is helpful in prevention of post-partum reproductive disorders in cattle, induces early expulsion of foetal membrane, accelerates the process of uterine involution, reduce the time period for first postpartum oestrus and reduce the number of AI for successful conception and for improving conception rate.