DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTIC STUDIES ON SUBCLINICAL KETOSIS IN GOATS
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2023-12-01
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KARNATAKA VETERINARY, ANIMAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, BIDAR-585226
Abstract
Subclinical ketosis (SCK) in goats causes greater losses than clinical ketosis
because it occurs more frequently and often cannot be detected by farmers. A total of 100
pregnant goats in last 4-6 weeks gestation were included in the study. The overall
prevalence was 26.00 per cent of SCK by urine reagent strips.Whereas, prevalence of
56.00 per cent was observed based on blood BHBA test. The prevalence was highest in
the goats belonging to unorganized farms. Age wise prevalence of SCK in pregnant goats
was highest in 2-4 years and least in 4-6 years of age groups based on blood BHBA test.
Blood samples and serum samples from affected goats were analysed for haematology
and biochemical parameters. Haematological analysis showed mild erythrocytopenia and
leucocytosis. Biochemical parameters like serum glucose, calcium, total protein and
albumin were significantly lower, whereas blood BHBA and AST activities were
significantly higher in subclinical ketosis affected goats. SCK affected goats were divided
randomly into three groups consisting of 6 goats in each group and were subjected for
different treatment regimens: Group I (Propylene glycol), Group II (Ketonil gelĀ®) and
Group III (25% Dextrose). After therapy haematological and biochemical parameters
were found to be in normal physiological range in all treatment animals. Though all the
three treatment regimes in the present study yielded improvement in various
haematological and biochemical parameters. Treatment with propylene glycol and ketonil
gelĀ® revealed 100 per cent efficacy in combating SCK in pregnant goats.
Keywords: Goats subclinical ketosis, Prevalence, Haemato-biochemical, Therapy.