Identification of Sub-Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) in Dairy Herds of Pollachi by Analysis of Rumen Fluid and Other Biological Parameters
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Date
2019
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Excellent Publishers
Abstract
Sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) is a significant production digestive
disorder of dairy cattle. This study conducted a point prevalence study of
rumen health status in well-organized dairy herds in pollachi district of
Tamil nadu. The study assessed rumen fluid, animal health status, milk
production data and biological parameters. A total of sixty cows in early to
mid-lactation were sampled from three farms. 8.33 percent of dairy cows
managed under semi-intensive system were tested positive for SARA. The
study showed that low rumen pH is prevalent in well managed dairy herds
even under semi intensive system of management.
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TNV_IJCMAS_2019_8(7)2793-2736
Keywords
Veterinary Science