Effect of environmental variations on rumen ecosystem, Fermentation pattern, Some blood metabolites and hormones in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Abstract
The present study was undertaken to study the effect of environmental variations on buffalo rumen ecosystem, rumen metabolites and blood profile of buffaloes. Three un-castrated male Murrah buffaloes of about 300 kg body weight were selected for the experiment and kept in hygiene conditions with balance diet. Collection of samples were done from June, 2008 to January, 2009 (eight months), samples were taken thrice a day at 0 hour (before feeding and watering), 3 hour and 6 hour post-feeding for two consecutive days every month. Data obtained were analyzed statistically.
Title of Dissertation
Effect of environmental variations on rumen ecosystem, fermentation pattern, some blood metabolites and hormones in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Name of degree holder
Rajesh kumar
Admission No.
2007V111M
Title of Degree
Master of Veterinary Sciences
Name and Address of Major advisor
Dr. J. P. Puri
Department of Animal Nutrition
College of Veterinary Physiology
CCS Haryana Agricultural University,
Hisar-125004, INDIA
Degree Awarding University
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004 (Haryana) India
Year of Award of Degree
2009
Major Subject
Veterinary Physiology
Total number of pages in the Thesis
65+xii+XI
No. of words in the abstracts
273
The values of rumen pH, TVFA’s, Ammonia-N, total nitrogen, microbial protein, total protozoal count, total bacterial count and Entodinia numbers in SRL increased significantly (P<0.05) in November, December and January as compared to other months of the study. Non significant rise in Holotrichs protozoa population and digestibility of dry matter were observed in November, December and January as compared to other months of the study.
The hemoglobin, PCV, blood glucose, blood electrolyte, T3 and T4 values were also significantly higher in November, December and January as compared to other months of the study. Non-significant rise in values of total plasma proteins, ketone bodies and BUN were found in November, December and January as compared to other months of the study.
Rumen pH, TVAs, Ammonia-N, total nitrogen, microbial protein, total protozoal count, total bacterial count, Holotrichs and Entodinia in SRL were significantly (P<0.05) higher at 3 and 6 hour post-feeding than 0 hour (pre-feeding).
The hemoglobin, PCV, blood glucose, blood electrolyte, T3,T4, total plasma proteins, ketone bodies and BUN, values were also significantly higher at 3 and 6 hour post-feeding than 0 hour (pre-feeding).