Blood glucose concentrations in anestrus Murrah buffalo and heifer during summer and winter season

Abstract

During immediate post-partum period, metabolic changes induced by mismatching of energy requirements and energy intake may lead to negative energy balance, which impacts the subsequent fertility. The blood biochemical profiles are considered important in evaluating the health status of animals. Blood glucose level is an important biochemical constituent required for normal reproductive performance of buffalo. So, the study was designed to investigate the level of plasma glucose level anoestrous buffaloes and buffalo heifers. Study done on 193 anoestrous buffaloes and buffalo heifers and concluded that blood glucose concentrations remain similar in all post-partum anoestrous Murrah buffalo and heifer during summer and winter seasons.