Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part C (2023)

Author(s): A Udaya Kiran, B Chandra Prasad, K Sunny Praveen and G Kamalakar

Abstract: Estrus parameters and haemato-biochemical profiles were compared between normal cyclic (Group 1) and follicular cystic Ongole (Group 2) cows. Results revealed that duration of estrus was significantly (p<0.01) longer and estrus cycle length was significantly (p<0.01) shorter in cystic compared to normal cyclic cows. Most cystic cows exhibited an intense type of estrus and displayed typical fern pattern in their cervico-vaginal mucus. A non-significantly (p>0.05) lower spinbarkeit value with pH ranging between 7-8 was recorded in cervico-vaginal mucus of cystic cows. The serum glucose and neutrophil levels were significantly (p<0.05) higher, while serum cholesterol and lymphocyte levels were significantly (p<0.05) lower in cystic compared to normal cyclic cows. Additionally, monocyte, TLC and eosinophil counts were non-significantly (p>0.05) lower in cystic cows. In conclusion, assessing of estrus and haemato-biochemical parameters may be helpful to enhance the health and future fertility of cows affected with follicular cysts.