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Effect of Tinospora cordifolia on Haematological Parameters in  Twin-Bearing Periparturient Surti Goats

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Neelamsetti Shyam Venkata Satya Sai Eeswar — Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
Dipan N Suthar — Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
Sana A Chavda — Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
Mohsinkhan M Pathan — Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
Surya Prakash Madhira — Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
Jayesh C Chaudhary — Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
Published 3 Sep 2026 Vol. 22 No. 5 (2026), pp. 177-179 ● Open access
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Abstract

The present study investigated on 12 clinically healthy pregnant Surti goats carrying twin foetuses which were randomly allocated into  two groups (n=6 each): a control group (routine diet) and a supplemented group (diet supplemented with Tinospora cordifolia [Giloy]  stem powder @ 6% of the total concentrate mixture for 30 days prepartum to 30 days postpartum). Blood samples were collected at  days -30, -20, -10, -5 before kidding, on the day of kidding (0) and days +5, +10, +20, +30 after kidding to evaluate haematological  parameters. Results indicated that erythrocytic parameters (TEC, Hb and PCV) followed physiological peri-parturient fluctuations with  no significant differences between groups. However, Tinospora cordifolia supplementation significantly (p<0.05) improved leukocyte  dynamics, evidenced by higher total leukocyte, neutrophil and lymphocyte counts and a significantly (p<0.05) lower neutrophil-to lymphocyte ratio around kidding, suggesting enhanced immune competence and reduced stress response. In conclusion, Tinospora  cordifolia supplementation exerted beneficial immunomodulatory effects during the periparturient period, supporting its potential  use as a natural phytogenic supplement to enhance physiological resilience in twin-bearing Surti goats.  

 

KeywordsHaematologyLeukocyte dynamicsPeriparturient periodSurti goatsTinospora cordifolia

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