Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part H (2023)

Haemato-biochemical parameters were compared between fetal dystocia affected and eutocia buffaloes. Group I comprised of six eutocia buffaloes, while Group II comprised of six buffaloes affected by fetal dystocia. Results revealed that total leukocyte count, neutrophils and monocytes were significantly (p<0.05) higher in fetal-dystocia affected buffaloes compared with eutocia. The lymphocyte count was significantly (p<0.05) lower in fetal dystocia-affected buffaloes when compared with normally calved buffaloes. Non-significant variation was recorded for eosinophils and blood urea nitrogen concentration in between the buffaloes with fetal dystocia and eutocia. Significantly (p<0.01) higher creatinine was observed in fetal dystocia affected than normally calved buffaloes. In conclusion, evaluation of hemato-biochemical parameters may be helpful to improve the health of buffaloes affected with dystocia and increase the survivability of their calves.