Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

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

Abstract:
This study was conducted to find out 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., glucose, cholesterol, total protein and albumin. The serum glucose and cholesterol levels showed increasing trend following parturition and reaching high values on d-30 post mating and day of estrus, respectively. The supplementation of only maize or along with safflower oil with or without estrus induction using CDR did not had any impact. Further, the total protein and albumin did not showed any specific trend or impact of any treatment or supplementation.