Vol. 6, Issue 10 (2017)

Author(s):
D Gouda, Kamdev Sethy, RK Swain, SK Mishra, K Behera, NR Debata and B Mishra

Abstract:
To assess the effect of area specific mineral mixture and hormonal therapy on growth, blood chemistry and mineral status of the reproductive disorder cross-bred cattle of Kalahandi district of Odisha, 80 animals (52 cows, 28 heifers) were selected and divided into four groups of 20 animals each (containing both anoestrus and repeat breeder) in which treatment was performed for 60 days. Group I: control (farmer practice), group II: group I + area specific mineral mixture @ 50 g/animal/day, group III: group II + hormone (double synch), and group IV: group II + hormone (Estra double synch). The growth performances were measured in terms of body weight and average daily gain (ADG). Blood collection was done at the start and end of the experiment for assessment of blood biochemical and mineral status of the animals. Results revealed significant (p< 0.05) improvement in growth, serum glucose and mineral status of treated animals as compared to control animal.