Effects of Concentrate Feed Supplementation on the Reproductive Systems, Progesterone and Estradiol Levels in the White Lamphun Cows

Authors

  • Chitanon Suerphang School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Payungsuk Intawicha School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Choke Sorachakura School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Sureeporn Saengwong School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Chayut Dongpaleethun Payao Livestock Research and Breeding Center

Keywords:

Concentrate feed, Reproductive system, Progesterone and Estradiol hormone, White Lumphun caws

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the effects of supplementation of concentrate on reproductive systems in postpartum cows. The 72 White Lamphun cows were randomly assigned into 2 groups, 36 each. 1) cows without concentrate diet, 2) cows were supplemented with concentrate diet. The body score of the cows were increased in the group that supplemented with concentrate feed (3.39 ± 0.21) compared to control group (3.04 ± 0.14, P < 0.001). While 30 and 60 days postpartum, the cows supplemented with concentrate feed had the rate return to estrus 63.89% (23/36) and 97.22% (35/36)), respectively (P = 0.193) tended to higher than without supplemention of concentrate feed (50%, 18/36 and 91.67% ,33/36), respectively (P = 0.686). Accordingly, the mean level of progesterone hormone was significantly higher than without supplemention of concentrate feed (15.66 ± 7.17 vs 10.37 ± 3.55) (P < 0.001). In conclusion, the cows that supplemented with concentrate feed had higher body score, pregnancy rate, hormone levels in the reproductive system than control group.

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Suerphang C, Intawicha P, Sorachakura C, Saengwong S, Dongpaleethun C. Effects of Concentrate Feed Supplementation on the Reproductive Systems, Progesterone and Estradiol Levels in the White Lamphun Cows. Health Sci Tech Rev [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 21];14(3):74-82. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journalup/article/view/247146

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