Incidence of reproductive disorders in female buffaloes: an abattoir survey

摘要

Reproductive disorders are more commonly encountered among buffaloes than cattle and nearly 6.2 per cent of Murrah buffaloes are culled because of this. Examination of non-pregnant tracts at the abattoir suggested that the per cent of normal buffalotracts (40-74 percent) was much lower than cattle (85-90 percent). The incidence of genital problems may vary from area to area depending upon the sire used, soil characteristics, environmental and other managemental conditions. A better understanding of the frequency of occurrence of reproductive disorders in a particular area may help in prevention of certain problems. Hence the present study was undertaken to find out the incidence of reproductive disorders among buffaloes slaughtered at Bareilly slaughter house. Non-pregnant buffalo genital organs (1296) were procured from the Municipal buffalo abattoir, Bareilly. The reproductive organs were removed immediately after slaughter and brought to the laboratory in ice and examination was carried out within 4 hrs. Initially gross examination of ovaries, oviduct, mesosalpinx and uterus was done. Whereever necessary the organs were cut open to make detailed studies.