Table-3.
Mean values of plasma protein, cholesterol, calcium and phosphorus concentrations in normal cyclic and anestrus cows under various estrus induction protocols.
| Reproductive status | Treatment protocol | Pregnancy status | No. | Days from treatment/AI | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | Total protein (g/dl) | Calcium (mg/dl) | Phosphorus (mg/dl) | ||||
| Anestrus | CIDR | Conceived | 6 | 129.17±5.45 | 10.14±0.19 | 9.08±0.18 | 4.23±0.19 |
| Non-conceived | 4 | 111.06±4.04 | 10.51±0.15 | 9.40±0.21 | 3.97±0.14 | ||
| Overall | 10 | 121.93±3.88x | 10.29±0.13y | 9.21±0.14 | 4.12±0.13 | ||
| Ovsynch | Conceived | 5 | 136.72±1.48 | 9.30±0.19 | 9.52±0.14 | 4.42±0.25 | |
| Non-conceived | 5 | 120.46±5.40 | 10.80±0.20 | 8.85±0.11 | 3.84±0.09 | ||
| Overall | 10 | 128.59±3.05xy | 9.55±0.24x | 9.19±0.10 | 4.13±0.14 | ||
| Norgestomet ear implant | Conceived | 5 | 132.94±6.35 | 10.37±0.15 | 8.84±0.08 | 3.94±0.11 | |
| Non-conceived | 5 | 137.03±2.14 | 10.10±0.12 | 9.62±0.15 | 4.05±0.09 | ||
| Overall | 10 | 134.99±3.33y | 10.23±0.10y | 9.23±0.11 | 3.99±0.07 | ||
| Normalcyclic | Control | Conceived | 4 | 134.14±8.47 | 10.78±0.18 | 9.28±0.26 | 4.75±0.31 |
| Non-conceived | 6 | 139.26±4.54 | 10.97±0.21 | 9.62±0.30 | 4.23±0.29 | ||
| Overall | 10 | 137.78±4.36y | 10.61±0.14y | 9.42±0.24 | 4.43±0.21 | ||
Means bearing uncommon superscripts within the column differ significantly between protocols (p<0.05). The variations between periods and between pregnancy status were not significant in any of the groups, hence not shown here. AI=Artificial insemination, CIDR=Controlled internal drug release