Effect of intrauterine concentrated lugol's solution during the early postpartum period on subsequent fertility in dairy cows

ABSTRACT

The effect of concentrated Lugol's idoine solution on some reproductive traits was studied in hundred and twenty three dairy cows. The cows were randomly assigned into one of two treatment groups. The 1st group [n=63] was infused intrauterine with 100-200 ml [4%] lugol's iodine solution at 12-14, days postpartum. The second group [n=60] received intrauterine saline solution [100-200 ml] and served as control. The mean interval from calving to uterine involution, first estrus, days open, number of services percenception and total conception rate were significantly improved when compared with the control one