Nutritional parameters in relation to reproductive performance in anestrus chauri (Yak hybrid) cattle around Jiri, Dolakha / B. P. Gautam in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, Volume 2 (2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 165-169 p. Title : Nutritional parameters in relation to reproductive performance in anestrus chauri (Yak hybrid) cattle around Jiri, Dolakha Material Type: printed text Authors: B. P. Gautam, Author ; B. Devkota, Author ; R. C. Sapkota, Author ; G. Gautam, Author ; S. K. Shah, Author Publication Date: 2018 Article on page: 165-169 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: BCS, chauri, pregnancy, vitamin-mineral supplementation Abstract: Anestrus Chauri (Yak hybrid) cattle raised in Jiri area of Dolakha district, Nepal were selected to investigate the status of blood nutritional parameters in relation to their reproductive performance during active breeding months. Blood samples were collected from 20 (13 pregnant and 7 nonpregnant) anestrus Chauries to estimate nutritional parameters in serum, and body condition score (BCS) of each animal was recorded. The non-pregnant anestrus Chauries were supplemented with vitamin-mineral mixture for two months followed by second blood sampling and BCS recording. The response of supplementation was evaluated in terms of estrus, fertile mating and pregnancy. Four out of 7 (57%) non-pregnant anestrus Chauries responded to the vitamin-mineral supplementation to produce pregnancy. Statistical analysis revealed that level of blood glucose, total cholesterol, calcium and phosphorus were not significantly different between pregnant and non-pregnant anestrus Chauries while the level of serum total protein was significantly higher in pregnant than in non-pregnant Chauries. BCS of pregnant and non-pregnant Chauries differed significantly (p conception was observed in Chauries with BCS greater than 3.0. When compared with the levels of blood nutritional parameters before supplementation, higher level (p cholesterol and calcium were observed after vitamin-mineral supplementation. In conclusion, blood nutritional parameters and BCS indicate the reproductive performance in Chauries, and vitaminmineral supplementation in non-pregnant Chauries helps in achieving pregnancy. Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Nutritional_parameters_in_relation_to_rep [...] [article] Nutritional parameters in relation to reproductive performance in anestrus chauri (Yak hybrid) cattle around Jiri, Dolakha [printed text] / B. P. Gautam, Author ; B. Devkota, Author ; R. C. Sapkota, Author ; G. Gautam, Author ; S. K. Shah, Author . - 2018 . - 165-169 p. Languages : English (eng) in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 165-169 p. Keywords: BCS, chauri, pregnancy, vitamin-mineral supplementation Abstract: Anestrus Chauri (Yak hybrid) cattle raised in Jiri area of Dolakha district, Nepal were selected to investigate the status of blood nutritional parameters in relation to their reproductive performance during active breeding months. Blood samples were collected from 20 (13 pregnant and 7 nonpregnant) anestrus Chauries to estimate nutritional parameters in serum, and body condition score (BCS) of each animal was recorded. The non-pregnant anestrus Chauries were supplemented with vitamin-mineral mixture for two months followed by second blood sampling and BCS recording. The response of supplementation was evaluated in terms of estrus, fertile mating and pregnancy. Four out of 7 (57%) non-pregnant anestrus Chauries responded to the vitamin-mineral supplementation to produce pregnancy. Statistical analysis revealed that level of blood glucose, total cholesterol, calcium and phosphorus were not significantly different between pregnant and non-pregnant anestrus Chauries while the level of serum total protein was significantly higher in pregnant than in non-pregnant Chauries. BCS of pregnant and non-pregnant Chauries differed significantly (p conception was observed in Chauries with BCS greater than 3.0. When compared with the levels of blood nutritional parameters before supplementation, higher level (p cholesterol and calcium were observed after vitamin-mineral supplementation. In conclusion, blood nutritional parameters and BCS indicate the reproductive performance in Chauries, and vitaminmineral supplementation in non-pregnant Chauries helps in achieving pregnancy. Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Nutritional_parameters_in_relation_to_rep [...]

Reproductive status and infertility in Chauries around Jiri, Dolakha / R. C. Sapkota in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, Volume 2 (2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 177-182 p. Title : Reproductive status and infertility in Chauries around Jiri, Dolakha Material Type: printed text Authors: R. C. Sapkota, Author ; B. Devkota, Author ; B. P. Gautam, Author ; T. B. Rijal, Author ; G. R. Aryal, Author ; Sanjit Kumar Saha, Author Publication Date: 2018 Article on page: 177-182 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Chauri, infertiltiy, reproductive disorders, vitamin-mineral, GnRH. Abstract: The Yak/Chauries are raised in highlands of Nepal. They serve as mainstay of economy and life for the people in those areas. Infertility associated with several reproductive problems is the major constraints of Chauri production. This study investigated the prevalence of reproductive disorders and major causes of infertility with its treatment attempt in Chauries of Jiri area in Dolakha district. Questionnaire survey was carried out in 14 Chauri herds. Blood samples were collected (n=20) to examine brucellosis and fecal samples (n=69) for gastro-intestinal parasites egg count. Animals showing infertility problems were supplemented with vitamin+mineral mixture for 2 months (n=40) to see the response with estrus and mating followed by GnRH treatment in non-responding animals. Survey findings showed 33.45% animals with reproductive disorders, out of which retention of fetal membrane was the most common problem followed by anestrus, abortion and repeat breeding. Fecal examinations revealed 16% animals positive for intestinal helminths. The non pregnant animals had lower helminth prevalence and low egg count that suggested internal parasites cannot be attributed as the cause of infertility in the study area. Brucellosis was not detected in Chauries. The expression of estrus and mating after vitamin + mineral supplementation was higher (p infertility problem than those in control group without supplementation (70 % vs 35%). The overall response of supplementation and GnRH treatment was 75%. The results suggested nutritional deficiency as a major cause of infertility in Chauries that might have attributed to other reproductive disorders as well. Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Reproductive_status_and_infertility_in_Ch [...] [article] Reproductive status and infertility in Chauries around Jiri, Dolakha [printed text] / R. C. Sapkota, Author ; B. Devkota, Author ; B. P. Gautam, Author ; T. B. Rijal, Author ; G. R. Aryal, Author ; Sanjit Kumar Saha, Author . - 2018 . - 177-182 p. Languages : English (eng) in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 177-182 p. Keywords: Chauri, infertiltiy, reproductive disorders, vitamin-mineral, GnRH. Abstract: The Yak/Chauries are raised in highlands of Nepal. They serve as mainstay of economy and life for the people in those areas. Infertility associated with several reproductive problems is the major constraints of Chauri production. This study investigated the prevalence of reproductive disorders and major causes of infertility with its treatment attempt in Chauries of Jiri area in Dolakha district. Questionnaire survey was carried out in 14 Chauri herds. Blood samples were collected (n=20) to examine brucellosis and fecal samples (n=69) for gastro-intestinal parasites egg count. Animals showing infertility problems were supplemented with vitamin+mineral mixture for 2 months (n=40) to see the response with estrus and mating followed by GnRH treatment in non-responding animals. Survey findings showed 33.45% animals with reproductive disorders, out of which retention of fetal membrane was the most common problem followed by anestrus, abortion and repeat breeding. Fecal examinations revealed 16% animals positive for intestinal helminths. The non pregnant animals had lower helminth prevalence and low egg count that suggested internal parasites cannot be attributed as the cause of infertility in the study area. Brucellosis was not detected in Chauries. The expression of estrus and mating after vitamin + mineral supplementation was higher (p infertility problem than those in control group without supplementation (70 % vs 35%). The overall response of supplementation and GnRH treatment was 75%. The results suggested nutritional deficiency as a major cause of infertility in Chauries that might have attributed to other reproductive disorders as well. Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Reproductive_status_and_infertility_in_Ch [...]