CLINICAL STUDY ON BOVINE RUMINAL ACIDOSIS WITH REFERENCE TO ITS IMPACT ON LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTIONS AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT
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2017
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Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu
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Ruminal acidosis is a condition that follows ingestion of excessive amounts of readily fermentable carbohydrate and is a prominent production problem for ruminants fed diets rich in concentrates. The present study was planned to investigate the prevalence of bovine ruminal acidosis, its impact on haemato-biochemical profile and the therapeutic efficacy of suitable probiotics in the management of ruminal acidosis. A total of 265 animals were screened from different areas of Jammu region including the cases that were presented in TVCC, F.V.Sc & A.H, R.S.Pura. Forty three (43) animals were found positive for ruminal acidosis. The overall prevalence of ruminal acidosis including sub-acute form in Jammu region was found to be 16.22%. The prevalence was highest in age group 4-7 years i.e. 22.82%. The highest prevalence seen in early lactation period i.e. 21.87%. The incidence of laminitis was found to be 16.27%. The mean value of ruminal pH of all acidotic animals was found 5.11 ±0.06. The odour of ruminal fluid of acidotic animals was pungent, sour and fishy whereas the consistency was watery. The mean MBRT (Methylene Blue Reduction Test) and the protozoal count in rumen liquor in acidotic animal was found to be of 9.50±.53 min and 0.66×105/ml respectively. The microscopic evaluation of Gram-stained rumen fluid of acidotic animals was increased Gram +ve. There were significant changes in haemato-biochemical parameters observed in acidotic animals. The altered haemato-biochemical parameters were returned to normal following fortnight probiotics treatment.
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