Authors : S.N. Yadav, D.N. Kalita, A. Phukan, G. Mahato, S. Tamuly, T.C. Dutta, A. Saleque, D. Barman and P. Thakuria
Abstract: Objective of the present study was to know the prevalence of sub-clinical ketosis in goats of Guwahati and nearby area of Assam. Blood samples from pregnant and lactating goats were collected to measure ketone and glucose level with the help of ketone meter and commercially available kit respectively for classifying animal as ketotic or non-ketotic. Goats having blood ketone ($-hydroxybutyrate) >0.4 mmol L–1 and glucose <30 mg dL–1 were considered positive for sub-clinical ketosis. The overall prevalence was 14.29%. Higher prevalence was recorded during pregnancy (15.48%) than lactation (10.91%). During pregnancy higher prevalence was found during winter (22.97%) than monsoon (8.64%). During lactation higher prevalence was found during post-monsoon (12.50%) than pre-monsoon (9.68%). The highest prevalence was observed in goats of 3-4 year (36.11%). The prevalence of sub-clinical ketosis was found to be highest in Beetal (58.33%). Sub-clinical ketosis was recorded mostly in pregnant animals than lactating animals.
S.N. Yadav, D.N. Kalita, A. Phukan, G. Mahato, S. Tamuly, T.C. Dutta, A. Saleque, D. Barman and P. Thakuria, 2015. Prevalence of Sub-Clinical Ketosis in Goats of Guwahati, Assam. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 14: 382-385.