Table 3.
Zinc concentration (Mean ± SEM) in serum and uterine fluid in different phases of estrus cycle of the buffalo
| Phases | No. | Serum ( μg dL -1 ) | Uterine fluid ( μg dL -1 ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-estrus | 18 | 92.40 ± 0.60a* | 320.6 ± 2.80a |
| Estrus | 15 | 111.40 ± 2.70b* | 238.8 ± 2.90b |
| Met-estrus | 16 | 93.20 ± 0.50a* | 367.6 ± 4.90c |
| Diestrus | 22 | 150.60 ± 3.60c* | 436.9 ± 4.70d |
*
indicates significant difference between columns at p < 0.01.
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different superscripts indicate significant difference in each column at p < 0.05.