HAEMATO-BIOCHEMICAL VARIATIONS IN DYSTOCIA AFFECTED EWES (0vis aries)
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2022-07
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SRI VENKATESWARA VETERINARY UNIVERSITY TIRUPATI - 517 502. (A.P.) INDIA
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The present study entitled “Haemato-biochemical variations in dystocia affected ewes (Ovis aries)” was conducted by analyzing data of cases presented to the Obstetrical unit, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh during the period from February 2020 to November 2021. The percentage of incidence of maternal and fetal dystocia in the present study was 64.28 and 35.72, respectively.
The maternal causes of dystocia included uterine torsion (70.38%), incomplete cervical dilation (25.92%) and hydrallantois (3.70%). The fetal causes of dystocia included deviation of head (33.37%), fetal monster (6.66%), fetal emphysema (6.66%), carpal flexion (20%), shoulder flexion (13.33%), hip flexion (6.66%), hock flexion (6.66%) and simultaneous presentation (6.66%).
In the present study, out of 84 dystocia affected ewes, 12 ewes of distinct parities were utilized in the study and divided into two groups, (1) maternal dystocia (n=6), (2) fetal dystocia (n=6) and compared with eutocia (normal parturition) (n=6) ewes reared at Livestock Farm Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram. Further, haemato-biochemical variations were recorded and compared between the groups and within the groups at presentation (0 hrs) and after treatment (24 hrs).
No significant (P<0.05) difference was observed between the groups for haemoglobin, packed cell volume and total erythrocyte count, while leucocytosis with neutrophilia and lymphopenia were recorded in dystocic ewes when compared to eutocic ewes.
A significantly (P<0.05) higher glucose levels were observed in dystocic ewes compared to eutocic ewes. The dystocic ewes showed significantly (P<0.05) lower mean serum calcium and phosphorus than those in levels compared to eutocic group. A significantly (P<0.05) higher BUN levels were observed in dystocic ewes compared to eutocic ewes. No significant (P<0.05) difference was observed in mean serum creatinine concentrations among three groups of animals.
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