Journal of Biotechnology & Biomaterials
Open Access

Abstract

A study was conducted on 156 anoestrus bovines (102 buffaloes and 54 cows) irrespective of their age and stage of lactation. The cases were randomly divided into two equal groups of 78 animals, each comprising of 51 buffaloes and 27 cows. In group I, the animals were administered with estrus inducer and mineral mixture as part of treatment protocol and in group II; the animals were administered homeopathic medications. In both the groups the animals were observed for estrus signs and were artificially inseminated. The number of animals exhibiting early signs of estrus was more in group II. The animals in group II showed (62.80%) more pronounced signs of estrus than that in group I (41.02%). The conception rate was more in group II animals (53.06%) than conventional group I (34.37%). Both buffaloes and cows responded well to both the treatment schedules and no noticeable side effects were seen. The alternative approach to conventional anestrus therapy was found to be cost effective as well as result oriented even under field conditions, hence can be adopted as a cheaper and effective option for treatment of infertility problems in bovines.

Biography