Surveillance of reproductive disorders in Marathwada region of Maharashtra

Abstract

:The present study was carried out to record incidence of reproductive disorders of buffaloes presented at different locations from Marathwada region of Maharashtra state. The 6 month data of reproductive disorders such as anoestrus, repeat breeding, prolapse of genitalia, retained placenta and metritis was studied. A total of 1513 buffaloes were presented at various Veterinary aid centers selected for this study. Amongst these 167 (11.03%) showed either or mixed reproductive disorders. On screening the data of 167 animals, anoestrus was found to be highly incidental (68.26%) followed by metritis (15.57%), repeat breeding (5.99), prolapse (5.99%) and retention of placenta (4.19%).