Comparative Efficacy of Antibiotics and PGF2α in the Treatment of Postpartum Endometritis in Nili-Ravi Buffaloes

Authors

  • Abid Ullah Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Rizwan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Amjad Ali Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Hafiz Ahsan Raza Remount Veterinary and Farms Directorate, Ministry of Defense, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Abdul Qadoos Veterinary Research Center, Tank, KP, Pakistan.
  • Nargis Ambreen University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Imran Khan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Imran Khan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Shahzeb Khan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Safiullah Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Imtiaz Khan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Jahangir Khan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Israr ud Din Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Yasir Khan Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Postpartum Endometritis, Ceftiofur HCL, Oxytetracycline, PGF2α, Reproductive Performance, Nili Ravi Buffaloes

Abstract

This study compared the effects of ceftiofur HCL, oxytetracycline, and PGF2α on controlling postpartum endometritis and improving reproductive performance in Nili Ravi buffaloes. Sixty-two buffaloes with clinical endometritis were divided into five treatment groups. Group 1 (n=12) received intrauterine oxytetracycline; Group 2 (n=12) received oxytetracycline and PGF2α; Group 3 (n=12) received ceftiofur HCL; Group 4 (n=15) received ceftiofur HCL and PGF2α; and Group 5 (n=11) was the untreated control. Treatment success rates were 75%, 83.33%, 67.33%, 73.33%, and 45.5% in the respective groups. The control group had a significantly lower success rate (P ≤ 0.05). Days to first service were lowest in Group 2 (71.66±16.35). Days open were also significantly lower in Group 2 (106.75±14.66). First and second service conception rates were highest in Group 2 (58.33% and 83.33%). Services per pregnancy were lowest in Group 2 (1.8±0.74). Overall, Group 2 (oxytetracycline + PGF2α) showed better reproductive outcomes compared to the control. The study concluded that oxytetracycline combined with PGF2α improves postpartum reproductive performance in buffaloes.

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2024-10-26

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Abid Ullah, Muhammad , R., Ali, A., Raza, H. A., Abdul, Q., Nargis , A., Khan, I., Khan, I., Khan, S., Safiullah, Khan, I., Khan, J., Israr ud Din, & Khan, Y. (2024). Comparative Efficacy of Antibiotics and PGF2α in the Treatment of Postpartum Endometritis in Nili-Ravi Buffaloes. Indus Journal of Bioscience Research, 2(02), 64–72. Retrieved from https://induspublishers.com/IJBR/article/view/139

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