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Vet World. 2012; 5(8): 486-488


Amylase activity in cerical mucus and serum during estrus in normal and repeat breeder cattle

Ashok Kumar, S. Mehrotra, S. S. Dangi, G. Singh, Mahak Singh, A. S. Mahla.

Abstract
Aim: To compare the amylase activity in the cervical mucus and serum during estrus in normal and repeat breeder cattle and find out importance in fertility.

Materials and methods: Twenty cyclic crossbred cattle were divided into two groups: normal (n =10) and repeat breeder (n =10). Animals exhibiting spontaneous estrus, were artificially inseminated (AI) twice, as per AM-PM schedule along with simultaneous collection of cervical mucus and blood. Amylase activity was measured by using kits in collected samples.

Results: Cervical amylase activity was significantly (p

Key words: Amylase, Cervical mucus, Estrus, Repeat breeder cattle, Spermatozoa.


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