Practice Name:

Lapsed Pregnancy in cattle (Repeat Breeding)


Affected Animal Cattle , Buffalo
Affected Animal (Scientific Name) 1. Bos Taurus and 2. Bubalus bubalis
Affected Animal (Taxonomy) Bovidae
Affected Animal (Vernacular) 1. Gai, gau. 2. Bhais, bhohis
Category Veterinary Care
Disease Repeat Breeding
Disease Attak Stage Adult Breedable animals.
Disease Common Name Repeat Breeding
Disease Group Veterinary Gynaecological
Disease Distribution In India, The incidence of anoestrus has been reported between 9.18-82.50% (Khan et al., 2009; Kumar et al., 2013). Various hormonal and non-hormonal treatments have been tried for the management of anoestrus (Xu et al., 1997; Mwaanga et al., 2004

Innovator / Knowledge Provider Bhagubhai Sai
City / District Ahmedabad
KVK District KrishiVigyan Kendra, Anand Agricultural University, Arnej – 382 230. Tel:02714-242028
Address Umedpur village of Viramgam taluka of the Ahmedabad district in Gujarat
Languages Spoken Gujarati
Vocation Farmer
State Gujarat
PIN Code 382150

PAS_1 Results showed that the drug has significant dose-dependent anti-ovulatory property and was more effective when administered before proestrus. The oestrus cycle especially the dia-oestrous phase was significantly prolonged. Thus, CBE treatment significantly altered natural ovulation times. However there was resumption of normal oestrus cycle 10 days after stopping the administration of CBE. Our results suggest that CBE altered the pattern of oestrogen secretion/levels, and this led to delayed luteolysis. [Mcneil, R.t & Noronha, C.c & Kusemiju, T.o & Okanlawon, Abayomi. (2003). The Anti-ovulatory Effect of a Seed Extract of Ricinus Communis-linn. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences. 2. 10.4314/njhbs.v2i1.11455.] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272451423_The_Anti-ovulatory_Effect_of_a_Seed_Extract_of_Ricinus_Communis-linn/
PAS_2 Amongst all, the species Ricinus communis or castor plant has high traditional and modern medicinal values. The individual parts of the plant like the seed, seed oil, leaves and the roots showed their importance in pharmacology. Traditionally, the plant has been used for the treatment of various diseases in traditional or folk remedies throughout the world. In modern pharmacology, this plant is reported to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, central analgesic, antitumor, anti-nociceptive, antiasthmatic activity and other medicinal properties. These activities of the plant are due to the presence of important phytochemical constituents like flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids etc. The aim of present article is to explore the chemical constituents, their structures and medicinal importance of Ricinus communis. [Singh, Ram & ., Geetanjali. (2015). Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigations of Ricinus communis Linn.. Algerian J. Nat. Products. 3. 120-129.] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271079059_Phytochemical_and_Pharmacological_Investigations_of_Ricinus_communis_Linn
Agro Ecological Zone Western plain, kachchh and part of kathiawar peninsula, hot arid eco-region (2.3) ,Coastal Plains and Hills (XIII),Bhal and Coastal area (GJ-8) 14.26% North Gujarat ( GJ-4) 19.87% North west zone (GJ-5) 36.38 North Saurashtra (GJ-6) 29.49
Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs Animal will not conceive after multiple attempt of breeding either via AI or Natural.
Disease Description A repeat breeder cow is defined as one that, • Has experienced three or more unsuccessful services. • Have normal estrous cycles with approximately 21 days intervals. • Is free from palpable abnormalities. • Shows no abnormal vaginal discharges. • Has calved at least once before. • Is less than 10 years old.
Disease Control Proper management and Breeding protocol
Disease Prevention Proper management and Breeding protocol
Precautions
Procedure of Use Despite mating, cows and buffaloes often fail to get pregnant. Sai suggests to give castor oil (Ricinus communis) mixed with cow milk to the affected buffalo and castor oil mixed with buffalo milk to the affected cow. Within 21days we know the result. Sai learnt about this economical and handy remedy from his father. Give castor oil (Ricinus communis) mixed with cow milk to the affected buffalo and castor oil mixed with buffalo milk to the affected cow.
Etiology Causative Agent • Fertilization Failure,- Abnormal egg, Gamete transport, structural Barriers , Abnormal sperm • Early Embryonic Death- Endocrine, Genetic, Lactation, Infection, Nutrition, Immunity, Environmental, Chromosomal aberrations, etc.
Global Context
Lesson Implication
Other Medications / Treatments Repeat breeders should be carefully evaluated in order to define the most probable reason for the failure to conceive (early repeats) or failure in pregnancy maintenance (early and late repeats). Initially heat records should be evaluated to classify the cow as early or late repeat. Cows that have had three services and are not pregnant should be checked before serving again by a veterinarian.
Limitations of Approaches Local availability of herbal ingredients, their parts in particular form, vehicle to use the preparations; induction of proper dosage, etc.
Other Community Practices
Practice ID DTP0010000000097
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Annotation ID GIAN/GAVL/1780
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