Management of Some Ovarian Disorders in Post-Partum Crossbred Cows

Abstract

Twenty-one crossbred (HF x indigenous, Jersey x indigenous) cows, aged between 3- 7 years were found to have ovarian abnormalities (16 cows with smooth ovaries, five cows with cystic ovaries) during a screening of post-partum cows with history of anoestrus, irregular oestrus or conception failure. The findings were confirmed by three consecutive weekly per-rectum examinations. Treatment with Polyherbal formulation (Kantakar, Satavar Patola and Kumari) led to exhibition of oestrus in 75% cows with smooth ovaries. In post-partum cows with  cystic ovaries, administration of GnRH 100 mcg  IM (day 0) and PGF2α 20 mg IM (day 7)  followed by GnRH 100 mcg IM (day 9) and fixed  time AI, (16 h after last GnRH treatment) was  effective in resolving cysts and breeding on the  induced estrus resulted in 80% conception rate.