Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are single transmembrane cell-surface receptors, which play a significant role in the innate immune system. Lysozyme is abundant in the body fluid and it is considered as a non-specific bactericidal substance. Serum immunoglobulin levels provide key information on the humoral immune status of the animals. The aim of the present investigation is to find out the polymor...

Being a multipurpose animal goat can produce meat, milk and hide. India has a good number of Black Bengal goat populations, which has an important role in the lives of local goat rearers. The goal of the present study is to find out the effects of changing seasons on some biochemical parameters ofBlack Bengal goat (Capra aegagrushircus) in two different agro-climatic zones in India. The highest...

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of different seasons on length and duration of estrus as well as to observe the behavioral changes and physiological peculiarities during estrus period. Three climatic seasons and age groups were considered: summer (March-June), rainy (July-October) and winter (November-February); A (6-9 month), B (9-12 month) and C (>12 month). Estrus...