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Research
5. Haematological and
blood
biochemical profile in lactating buffaloes in and
around Parbhani city -
S. D. Hagawane,
S. B. Shinde and D. N. Rajguru
Veterinary
World 2(12):467-469
Abstract
Forty buffaloes
in early, mid and late lactation with a drop in a
milk production were screened for haematological and
blood biochemical profile. In early stage of
lactation haemoglobin concentration
showed lowered trend as compared to recorded means
in other groups of lactating buffaloes. The
mean value of TLC in dry pregnant group of buffaloes
was 10.05± 0.89 X 103 /cmm showed
slightly higher trend than the normal healthy
control group. The blood glucose was significantly
higher in dry buffaloes (52.72±4.22 mg/dl) than the
early and late lactating buffaloes (48.23±3.44
mg/dl). During early stage of lactation the serum
total protein values (8.36±0.47 g/dl) was slightly
elevated than the normal healthy control (8.00±0.57
g/dl). The urea nitrogen values differ significantly
(P<0.05) amongst different groups of lactating
buffaloes. The descending trend in the serum
cholesterol concentration in dry pregnant buffaloes
compared to lactating buffaloes was observed. There
was drop in calcium level during early stage of
lactation (8.19±0.83 mg/dl) than the normal healthy
buffaloes (11.21±0.19 mg/dl). As the stage of
lactation progresses the serum calcium level
increased. Serum magnesium concentration in various
groups of buffaloes did not differ significantly.
Early lactation showed highest susceptibility for
ketosis and hypocalcaemia. The metabolic disorder
associated with hypophosphatemia was
significantly high in dry (advance pregnant)
buffaloes.
Keywords:
glucose, total proteins, BUN, cholesterol, calcium,
phosphorus and magnesium.
