Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Shivendra Kumar Bhalothia, Pankaj Dhakarwal, Tapendra Kumar, Bhanu Prakash and Ashok Kumar

Abstract: Sheep husbandry is the major component among the agriculture enterprises which serves as a reliable and sustainable source of livelihood of small and landless farmers in India. Marwari ewes (n=30), aged 2-4 years were used in experiment. Melatonin was dissolved in corn oil and ewes (n=10) received corn oil (1 ml) MLT injection were grouped as control whereas ewes (n=20) received single subcutaneous injection of MLT @ 18 mg/sheep were grouped as treatment. In conclusion, results of present study revealed that single subcutaneous injection of melatonin at the rate of 18 mg per sheep is effective in ovarian rebound and inducing estrus in postpartum anestrus with higher lambing rate.