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Prevalence of subclinical hypocalcaemia and subclinical ketosis in buffaloes |
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| Creator | 1. Sai Krishna, K.S. 2. Suresh, K. 3. Makkena Sreenu 4. Syaama Sundar, N. |
| Title | Prevalence of subclinical hypocalcaemia and subclinical ketosis in buffaloes |
| Publisher | International Buffalo Information Centre, Office of The University Library, Kasetsart University, Bangkok (Thailand) |
| Publication Year | 2557 |
| Journal Title | Buffalo Bulletin |
| Journal Vol. | 33 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 107-110 |
| Keyword | Buffaloes,Bubalus bubalis,Prevalence,Subclinical hypocalcaemia,Subclinical ketosis,India |
| ISSN | 1256726 |
| Abstract | The present study was undertaken to study the prevalence of subclinical hypocalcaemia and subclinical ketosis in buffaloes. Out of 166 buffaloes screened, 61 (36.75 percent) and 42 (25.30 percent) buffaloes were found to be positive for SCH and SCK, respectively. Month wise analysis revealed higher prevalence of SCH and SCK in October and November, respectively (i.e., rainy season and winter season) while the lowest was recorded in the months of May and June for SCH and for SCK (i.e., April, May and June: the summer season). Lactation wise highest prevalence was recorded in third and fourth lactations for SCH and SCK respectively, while buffaloes in first parity were least affected by the two conditions. The prevalence of both conditions was higher in organised dairy farms than the unorganised dairy units. Of the diagnostic tests utilised for SCH, estimation of serum calcium levels was found superior to the Sulkowitch test while for SCK, estimation of blood ketones was found superior to Rothera's test and the urine dip stick test. |
