Table-3.
Effect of breed on the prevalence of reproductive diseases of dairy cows.
| Reproductive disorders | Breed N (%) | Total (n=576) N (%) | Level of significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF cross (n=212) | Jersey cross (n=364) | |||
| Anestrus | 24 (11.32) | 24 (6.59) | 48 (8.33) | * |
| RB | 25 (11.79) | 37 (10.16) | 62 (10.76) | NS |
| RFM | 14 (6.60) | 14 (3.84) | 28 (4.86) | NS |
| Abortion | 12 (5.66) | 10 (2.74) | 22 (3.81) | * |
| Dystocia | 13 (6.13) | 07 (1.92) | 10 (1.73) | * |
| Prolapse | 02 (0.09) | 01 (0.27) | 03 (0.52) | NS |
| Endometritis | 06 (2.83) | 03 (0.82) | 09 (1.56) | * |
| Pyometra | 07 (3.30) | 07 (1.92) | 13 (2.25) | NS |
| Total | 92 (43.39) | 103 (28.29) | 195 (33.85) | |
*
Significant (p<0.05)
n=Number of observations, N=Number of animals affected, NS=Non significant (p<0.05). RFM=Retained fetal membrane, RB=Repeat breeding