Evaluation of postthaw sperm parameters and fertility of Cholistani service bulls

Farooq

Lashari

et al. 2022

Trop Anim Health Prod

The present study has been designed to devise a pen-side hematological formula for estimation of hemoglobin (Hb) from Packed Cell Volume (PCV) in Cholistani breed of cattle being reared under pastoralism in Cholistan desert, Pakistan. It also aims to validate the soundness of rule of calculating Hb concentration as one-third of PCV and vice versa as being used in human medicine. Cholistani cattle (n = 364) were bled for PCV determination through microhematocrit method and Hb estimation through validated human hematology analyzer (HbD) as well as through calculation being one-third of PCV (HbC). Means (± SE) and 95% CI were computed using prescribed formulae. Difference between HbC and HbD and between HbD and corrected Hb (CHb) for all groups was computed through independent t-test.Polynomial regression analyses were carried out, scatter-plots were drawn and regression prediction equations were accordingly computed. Attaining a highest adjusted r-square value from these equations, corrected Hb (CHb) was calculated. Signi cantly (P ≤ 0.01) higher positive correlation coe cient was noticed for female adult stock (r = 0.893; adjusted r-square = 0.79) between HbD and PCV, and between HbD and HbC. The regression equation hence attained i.e. Hb = 0.27 (PCV) + 1.9 is considered valid for deducing Hb from PCV in female adult stock. For other groups, regression prediction equation [− 0.673 + 0.6433 (PCV) − 0.008136 (PCV 2 ) + 0.00031 (PCV 3 )] attained from the cubic regression having highest adjusted r-square value (0.59) is recommended for computing Hb concentration from PCV. The present study may assist to give information that can be applicable for the eldwork for the clinical diagnosis of anemia in livestock in general, and in Cholistani cattle in speci c.

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confidence: 99%

Devising and validating a pen-side hematological formula for hemoglobin estimation in Cholistani cattle

Farooq

Lashari

et al. 2022

Trop Anim Health Prod

“…Randomly selected artificial/natural reservoirs and ponds, called Tobas. (Farooq et al, 2015). It is the homeland of many precious animal genetic resources.…”

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confidence: 99%

Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Pregnant and Lactating Goats in Rangeland of Cholistan Desert, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Lashari

Masood³

et al. 2021

J Hellenic Vet Med Soc

Jattal goats (n=90) of approximately 2-6 years of age being reared in Cholistan desert of Pakistan were studied during January to December, 2015 to examine the alterations in hematochemical parameters of Jattal goats at different reproductive phases while feeding on natural vegetations of desert areas of Cholistan. These were divided into three equal groups (non-pregnant, pregnant and lactating). Blood samples were collected by jugular vein puncture from goats of these three groups. Hematological parameters, white blood cells (WBC), lymphocytes (LYM), monocytes (MON), granulocytes (GRA), red blood cells ( RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit ( HCT), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), mean cell hemoglobin concentration ( MCHC) and red cell distribution width RDW were recorded. The results obtained revealed that all these parameters were generally lower in non-pregnant goats. The study revealed that significant higher values of hemoglobin (Hb), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) were observed in the lactating goats (P<0.05). Pregnant goats showed a significantly (P<0.05) higher values of leucocytes (WBC) than lactating and non-pregnant goats. Plasma sodium (Na) and potassium (K) concentration were markedly lower in lactating goats. Plasma alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were significantly lower in pregnant goats. The Plasma concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides were higher in pregnant goats. In conclusion in present study changes in some hematochemical parameters have been determined in pregnant, non-pregnant and lactating goats of Jattal breed.

“…Following a global lead in upgradation/propagation of the indigenous breeds, our group is the first to describe certain phenotypic, productive and reproductive traits of this formerly neglected breed of cattle from Pakistan (Farooq et al 2010a(Farooq et al , 2012a(Farooq et al , 2013a(Farooq et al , 2013b(Farooq et al , 2015. It is a large-sized flabby breed with small horns, long ears, well-developed hump in males and large dewlap in both sexes.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of seasonal variations on the haematochemical profile of Cholistani service bulls

Farooq

Journal of Applied Animal Research

et al. 2015

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This reported study is of Pakistan's indigenous Cholistani cattle breed, a native of the Cholistan desert where it has been reported as having high production potential for nomadic herders. The aim of the present study was to assess haematochemical profile of adult Cholistani service bulls (n = 16), being reared at the Semen Production Unit Karaniwala, Bahawalpur, Cholistan desert, Pakistan, during various seasons as an indicator of their health status. Keeping in view the prevailing climatic conditions of the study area, four seasons of three months duration each were defined as (i) cool dry winter (November, December, January) (ii) temperate spring (February, March, April) (iii) hot dry summer (May, June, July) and (iv) hot humid summer (August, September, October). Blood specimens were collected fortnightly during the study period for haematochemical analyses (automated). The present study revealed that Cholistani service bulls have a tendency to maintain most of their haematochemical parameters more or less at the same level during various seasons which is suggestive of their adaptability under stressful climates without showing any signs of stress.