Abstract
The present study evaluated the seasonal effects of transportation of goats (Alpine x Beetal) at different flocking densities, supplemented with Vitamin C in group I, Vitamin C + Electrolyte in group II and in group III Jaggery, 3 days before transport of animal, during winter and hot-humid seasons. The goats were selected from LRC, NDRI Karnal and were between 10-12 months old. Each group consisted of 25 goats each, divided into high (15) and low (10) flocking densities, with an average speed of 25 Km/h transported for 8h. During the transportation period, all the animals were kept off-feed and deprived of water. Blood samples were taken just before transportation, immediately after transportation, 6hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs and 2 days post transportation from all the three groups. The blood samples were further analyzed for the estimation of different hormonal parameters (Cortisol, Prolactin, T3, and T4). In all the three groups of goats, higher pre transportation values of T4 and T3 (P<0.05) were observed in both the seasons and in all the density groups of goats whereas cortisol and prolactin levels were maximum (P<0.05) just after unloading. Supplementation with Vitamin C, Vitamin C + Electrolyte and Jaggery aided in reducing transportation stress but Vitamin C + Electrolyte combination proved more beneficial in alleviating transportation stress in the goats.
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