ASSESSMENT OF SERUM MINERAL PROFILE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF GESTATION IN TRIPLE CROSSBRED CATTLE

A study conducted on forty four triple crossbred ( Kankrej X Jersey X Holstein Friesian) pregnant heifers (20) and cows (24) on days 90,150, 210 and 275 of gestation for various serum mineralparameters, revealed serum minerals calcium and phosphorus were significantly(P<0.01) decreased from day 90 to day 275 of gestation and serum Ca : P ratio significantly (P<0.01) rose from day 90 today 275 of gestation. Overall combined value for serum sodium and potassium were significantly (P<0.05) higher at day 275 as compare to day 90 of gestation.