Authors: V. V. Potdar*, Y. S. GaundareJ. R. Khadse, Sachin Joshi, Marimuthu Swaminathan and A.B.Pande ,India
Abstract: The present study was conducted with an aim to access the different calving pattern in cross bred
cows of different zones in Uttar Pradesh state . A total of 8755 calving records of cross bred
dairy cows were screened retrospectively for peri-parturient reproductive disorders These
calvings were from animals which were inseminated at cattle development centres in Uttar
Pradesh run by BAIF Development Research Foundation during year 2010 to 2015.. The most
common reproductive problems recorded in the present study were Out of total 8755 highest
number 3900 (90.2%) normal calving were reported in central plain zone of Uttar Pradesh.
Highest number 1140 (30.6%) of minor assistance was reported from Mid-Western plain zone of
Uttar Pradesh. Highest number of dystocia cases 68 (9.6%) and 45 (6.4%) number of caesarian
cases were reported from Western plain zone of Uttar Pradesh. Highest number of abortions 204
(5.5%) were reported at Mid -Western plain of Uttar Pradesh. These disorders can be managed
by adopting good nutritional and manage mental facilities in the herd. Incidence of abortion was
(5%) in winter and summer season while it was (6%) rainyseason. Highest numbers of calving
were recorded in summer season (80%).In retention of placenta study overall 32.48%(2844)
cases show retention of placenta while in Central plain of Uttar Pradesh it was 22.54% in Mid -
Western plain of Uttar Pradesh 36.28% and in Western plain zone of Uttar Pradesh 73.48%. In
parity wise study of retention of placenta were highest in third parity 39.38% while lowest in
first parity 26.40% while in heifer it was 33.03%. These disorders can be managed by adopting
good nutritional and manage mental facilities in the herd
