Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVII, Issue 2
Written by Remus Ioan CHIOREAN, Adrian BOTA, Madalina Ioana MOLDOVAN, Livia VIDU, Gheorghe Emil MARGINEAN
The present study aimed to monitor the changes in metabolic profile during the pre- and post-partum period of high milk producing buffalo cows and their relationship with herd management. The transition period is defined as the period from 3 weeks before calving to 3 weeks after calving. Among the factors that influence the metabolic profile of buffalo cows, the following were highlighted: nutrition, reproduction and climatic factors. This study was carried out on two batches of 10 buffaloes in different stages of the gestation period. The buffaloes benefited from the same fodder ration before going out to graze. After going out to the pasture, the animals taken in the study were fed only with grass from the natural pasture. Ante partum and post-partum blood samples were collected. The samples were analyzed biochemically. The results draw attention of the metabolic profile of the blood in evaluating the nutritional status of buffalo cows and ensuring good health in very demanding physiological conditions, in addition, they provide some indications that buffaloes are more resistant to metabolic disorders in the post-partum period.
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