Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part N (2024)

Author(s): B Reddamma, B Chandra Prasad, M Srinivas and M Sreenu

Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of Flunixin and GnRH on conception rate among repeat breeder buffaloes which were presented to Large Animal Gynaecology Unit of Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Postpartum Graded Murrah buffaloes were screened based on history, clinico-gynaecological examination, pH of cervico-vaginal mucus, leucocyte esterase test, white side test and endometrial cytology. respectively. Based on endometrial cytology, the animals showing oestrus without subclinical endometritis (n=30) were selected and divided into three groups which were administered with normal saline (Group I, n=10), Flunixin (Group II, n=10) and Gonadotropin releasing hormone injection (Group III, n=10) between 11-13 days post AI. In the present study, higher conception rate was recorded in buffaloes injected with Gonadotropin releasing hormone – 40.00% compared to buffaloes injected with Flunixin Meglumine – 30.00%. Hence, the injection of GnRH could be recommended for field practice to improve conception rate in repeat breeder buffaloes.