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\definecolor{GJBlue}{HTML}{273B81} \definecolor{GJLightBlue}{HTML}{0A9DD9} \definecolor{GJMediumGrey}{HTML}{6D6E70} \definecolor{GJLightGrey}{HTML}{929497} \renewenvironment{abstract}{% \setlength{\parindent}{0pt}\raggedright \textcolor{GJMediumGrey}{\rule{\textwidth}{2pt}} \vskip16pt \textcolor{GJBlue}{\large\bfseries\abstractname\space} }{% \vskip8pt \textcolor{GJMediumGrey}{\rule{\textwidth}{2pt}} \vskip16pt } \usepackage[absolute,overlay]{textpos} \makeatother \usepackage{lineno} \linenumbers \begin{document} \author[1]{Shagufta Perveen} \author[2]{Pradip Kumar Das} \author[3]{Syamal Naskar} \renewcommand\Authands{ and } \date{\small \em Received: 14 December 2019 Accepted: 4 January 2020 Published: 15 January 2020} \maketitle \begin{abstract} Determining animal growth and physiological parameters, their inter-relationship and correlation with various haemato-biochemical and mineral profile during summer and winter seasons in present climatic conditions are imperative for defining genetic potential and adaptation of black Bengal breed for higher meat production. The recorded body weight was found positively correlated with (P ? 0.01) height, heart girth and, linear length during both summer and winter season, \end{abstract} \keywords{growth, free range system, weight, average weight gain, height, heart girth, linear length, season, summer, winter} \begin{textblock*}{18cm}(1cm,1cm) % {block width} (coords) \textcolor{GJBlue}{\LARGE Global Journals \LaTeX\ JournalKaleidoscope\texttrademark} \end{textblock*} \begin{textblock*}{18cm}(1.4cm,1.5cm) % {block width} (coords) \textcolor{GJBlue}{\footnotesize \\ Artificial Intelligence formulated this projection for compatibility purposes from the original article published at Global Journals. However, this technology is currently in beta. \emph{Therefore, kindly ignore odd layouts, missed formulae, text, tables, or figures.}} \end{textblock*} \let\tabcellsep& \par Introduction he livestock production system is sensitive to climatic change and at the same time, itself a contributor to the phenomenon. Climate change has the potential to gradually become a more terrifying challenge to the development of the livestock sector in the future. Hence, improvements in productivity and adaptability of natural bio-resources, therefore, need to be achieved with a changing environment. Adaptation to climate change is unlikely to be attained with a single strategy {\ref (Hoffmann, 2010)}. Under field condition, multiple stresses like heat stress, nutritional stress, water stress, etc. occur together and simultaneously affecting body weight, respiratory rate, pulse rate, rectal temperature, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, glucose, total protein, cortisol \hyperref[b39]{(Sejian et al., 2013)}. High environmental temperature exerts a negative influence on the performance of the livestock population \hyperref[b27]{(Liu et al., 2011)}.\par In present changing climatic conditions, the study of growth dynamics is of significance as the demand for meat is always increasing. The growth determines the meat-producing ability up to a marketable age, i. e., six months. Goats are known for their wide adaptability, disease resistance {\ref (Banerjee, 2007)}. Goat is a valuable and promising livestock species mainly for meat production around the world \hyperref[b4]{(Barkley et al., 2012)}. Due to its multifactorial abilities like low body mass, and low metabolic requirements, the goats, are regarded as an asset in climate-resilient agricultural system \hyperref[b43]{(Silanikove, 2000)}.\par Hence, the study of growth dynamics up to puberty in goats is therefore vital because it can help to accurately and judge for the rate of response of young kids to the environment, particularly in present climatic conditions. Studies of different growth phases are expensive and exhaustive. But it can bring more information about the adaptation rate and or rate of response of breed under changed environmental conditions. Continuous and patient research is required to define mechanisms controlling the growth and production of animals to improve the efficiency of producing food from them. This type of research is the need of time as we can prepare our self for future challenges.\par So, the present study aimed to access the growth pattern of kids during summer and winter season about its' physiological responses, haematobiochemical and minerals parameters maintained in free-range rearing system and to use it as a base or platform for further study. The data generated will serve as a guide to the physiological characterization and helps in the interpretation of climatic influence on productivity. The attempt will help to refine strategies for goat improvement in the future. \section[{II.}]{II.} \section[{Materials and Methods}]{Materials and Methods} \section[{a) Description of the study area and period of study}]{a) Description of the study area and period of study}\par The study was carried out at the Indian Council of Agriculture Research-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Eastern Region Station at Kalyani Goat Farm of Nadia district, West Bengal, India. The place falls in the lower Gangetic Plain Region of India. Summer and Winter season were considered for the study. The environmental temperature was 38.79 ± 3.44 ºCin summer and 14.98 ± 4.64 ºC in winter. Relative humidity was 64.36\% and 57.86\% in summer and winter, respectively. \hyperref[b24]{Johanson et al. (1963)} formula was used for Temperature Humidity Index (THI) calculation. The THI value was maximum during May (THI -86.68) and minimum during January (THI -67.96). \section[{b) Experimental animals and their management}]{b) Experimental animals and their management}\par Birth season was used for the selection of experimental kids [Summer born kids (n=50, male: 25, female: 25) and Winter born kids (n=50, male: 25, female: \hyperref[b24]{25)}]. The growth parameters like body weight, height, heart girth, and linear length in all these kids were recorded. To study blood parameters, twenty-four kids were selected [Summer born male kids (n=6), Summer female kids (n=6), Winter male kids (n=6), and Winter female kids (n=6)]. All kids were maintained under a free-range rearing system and were fed only with mother´s milk up to weaning. Vaccination and deworming schedule followed in experimental animals were as per standard schedule. Each animal was turned out for natural grazing in the morning (8.00 am to 12.30 pm) and again in the afternoon (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm). \section[{c) Blood sample collection}]{c) Blood sample collection}\par Blood samples (5 ml/animal) were collected in heparinized vacutainer from the jugular vein at day 15 th , 30 th (1 Month), 60 th (2 Month), 90 th (3 Month), 120 th (4 Month), 150 th (5 Month) and180 th (6 Month) age considering day zero as the day on which the kid was born. The blood samples were put in an ice bucket and carried to the laboratory directly for further processing. The hematological analysis was immediately completed after blood sample collection and the rest portion was subjected to centrifugation at 3000 completed rpm for 30 minutes for separation of plasma. Frozen plasma was kept at -20°C till further analysis. \section[{d) Growth Parameters}]{d) Growth Parameters}\par The weights of kids were measured as soon as the kids got cleaned and dried immediately after birth. Subsequently, body weights were recorded as per schedule from each animal in the morning before feeding and watering. Weighing machine (Balance Avery, Bombay, India) was used to record weight of the kids by subjecting them to stand individually. Weight and weight gain were expressed respectively in Kg. and gram. Linear-length, heart girth, and height of the animal were measured by measuring tapes in centimetre. \section[{e) Physiological Parameters}]{e) Physiological Parameters}\par Digital thermometer (Hicks Thermometer), was used for recording rectal temperature by placing the thermometer in contact of rectal mucosa until the reading stabilizes. The femoral artery was used for pulse rate per minute recording. Respiration rate per minute of each of the animals was recorded by visual observations of in ward, and outward abdominal movement. Counting of one inward and outward movement as one respiration was made and respiration rate was expressed in numbers per min. \section[{f) Hematological Parameters}]{f) Hematological Parameters}\par For hematological study all standard procedures were followed (Hemoglobin, Packed Cell Volume, Total Erythrocyte Count, Total Leukocyte Count). \section[{g) Biochemical Parameters}]{g) Biochemical Parameters}\par All biochemical parameters (Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Total Cholesterol, Aspartate amino transferase and Alanine transaminase) were measured using commercially available kits specific for goats. For the determination of plasma NEFA, the Copper Soap Extraction Method modified by \hyperref[b42]{Shipe et al. (1980)} and Good win (1968) method for Alpha-amino nitrogen was adopted. \section[{h) Mineral Parameters}]{h) Mineral Parameters}\par The method of Fernandez and Kahn (1971) was used for Plasma electrolytes viz. Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Iron estimation in atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Thermo fisher Scientific, ICE 3000 Series). \section[{i) Statistical Analysis}]{i) Statistical Analysis}\par Appropriate statistical analysis for the experimental data was adopted by using the method described by Snedecor and Cochran (1967) by using the software IBM-SPSS (version 20.0). For all variables under study, General Linear Model technique repeated over age-groups and seasons was considered. \section[{III.}]{III.} \section[{Results and Discussion}]{Results and Discussion} \section[{a) Weight gain features}]{a) Weight gain features}\par The alterations in the growth parameters of the experimental kids of both seasons during different periods of pre-pubertal growth have been presented in Table \hyperref[tab_0]{1}. The kids born in winter achieved significantly (P ? 0.01) higher body weight (8.19 ± 0.30 Kg at 180 days) compared to the kids born in summer (7.95 ± 0.32 Kg at 180 days). The kids born in winter (39.64 ± 2.46 g / day) were having 12\% more body weight gain compared to summer (35.32 ± 2.07 g/day). There was no or little variation between the heart girth and season.\par No seasonal variation was observed in respect of height and linear length.\par The weight gain featured in the study was close to the report of \hyperref[b44]{Singh et al. (2000)} and more than that of \hyperref[b6]{Bera et al. (2008)}. Earlier {\ref Yusuff et al., 1981;}\hyperref[b26]{Khanal et al., 2005 and}\hyperref[b29]{Marai et al., 2007} also reported the effect of season on the growth. In this investigation, the kids born in winter gained maximum body weight than that of the summer-born kids. It may be because of the fact that environmental temperature, as well as THI during summer, reduces the feed intake, which adversely affects the weight gain \hyperref[b23]{(Husain et al., 1996;}\hyperref[b26]{Khanal et al., 2005 and}\hyperref[b29]{Marai et al., 2007)}. \hyperref[b41]{Sharma et al. (1998)} also reported that factors such as forage availability, environmental stress such as heat and rain might modify the feeding pattern in goats. \section[{b) Physiological Responses}]{b) Physiological Responses}\par Table -2 present the mean of the rectal temperature, respiration rate, and pulse rate at different ages during summer and winter seasons. Rectal temperature was significantly (P ? 0.01) more in the kids born in summer (39.34 ± 0.09°C) than winter (38.68 ± 0.06°C). The respiration rate was significantly (P ? 0.01) more in the kids born in summer (19.20 ± 0.20 / min) than winter (12.96 ± 0.20 / min). The pulse rate was significantly (P ? 0.01) more in the kids born during summer (111.74 ± 0.84 / min) than winter (107.50 ± 1.05 / min).\par Body temperature is one of the best indicators of heat tolerance, which represents the thermoregulatory mechanisms in terms of all heat gain and heat loss of the body. Rectal temperature is considered as an index of body temperature even though there is a considerable variation in different parts of the body core at several times of the day {\ref (Srikanda kumar et al., 2003)}. The metabolic responses that occur during the transition from fetal to neonatal life present a change from a thermoregulatory state in which inhibitory stimuli dominate \hyperref[b1]{(Ball et al. 1995)}. Thermo regulatory process in terms of birth weight is reported in sheep, and they suggested that lighter lambs at birth have reduced the capability to sustain body temperature \hyperref[b0]{(Alexander, 1975;}\hyperref[b12]{Dwyer, 2008)}.\par In this investigation, we found that kids born in summer exhibited higher rectal temperature compared to the kids born in winter. The rectal temperature of goats elevated with high environmental temperature is reported by many workers \hyperref[b11]{(Devendra, 1987;}\hyperref[b29]{Marai et al., 2007)}. Stress-induced hyperthermia has been reported in goats \hyperref[b9]{(Bouwknecht et al., 2007)} and associated with an activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis as well as the sym patho-adrenal system \hyperref[b17]{(Groenink et al., 1994)}.\par Also, it was found that the kids born in summer have a higher pulse rate compared to the kids born in winter. Ambient temperature has a significant relationship with the respiratory and pulse rate fluctuations as it is a physiological mechanism against elevated heat load ( \hyperref[b3]{Banerjee et al., 2014)}.An increase in pulsation rate increases blood flow from the core to the surface as a result of it more heat is lost \hyperref[b29]{(Marai et al., 2007)}. The increase in cardiac output and cutaneous blood flow by heat stress, due to blood redistribution from deep splanchnic to more peripheral body regions, have been implicated in goat \hyperref[b43]{(Silanikove, 2000)} In our study, kids born in summer exhibited a higher respiration rate compared to the kids born in winter. Respiration is the main route of evaporative heat loss of goat through the respiratory tract \hyperref[b15]{(Gall, 1991)} as sweating is not a channel of heat loss in goat {\ref (Devendra and Burns, 1988}. Therefore, an increase in respiratory rate aids in heat dissipation via evaporative cooling also reported with a rise in ambient temperature \hyperref[b7]{(Blackshaw and Blackshaw, 1994)}. \hyperref[b8]{Blight (1985)} stated that a daily change in respiration rate per minute from the effect of environmental temperature might not be parallel with the change in body temperature and pulsation number. \section[{b) Haematological Parameters}]{b) Haematological Parameters}\par Weight and measurements were positively correlated (P ? 0.01) with hemoglob in and packed cell volume (PCV) during both seasons. Total erythrocyte count (TEC) was negatively correlated (P ? 0.05) with weight during summer but positively (P ? 0.01) during the winter season.\par The presence of positive correlations between body weight and hemoglobin, PCV, may be regarded as an outcome of a faster rate of erythrocyte production along with earlier rate of saturating them with hemoglobin. It be associated with the urgent need to enhance oxygen-carrying capacity, i. e., intensifying use of hemoglobin as a vehicle for oxygen transport for growing kids. High PCV hematocrit values indicate either an increase in the number of circulating RBC or a reduction in circulating plasma volume {\ref (Banerjee, 2007)}. Bentrick., 1974 reported that hematological parameters particularly, PCV and Hb, were associated with the nutritional status of the animal. However, the main functions of the erythrocyte are to serve as a carrier of hemoglobin. A positive relation of Hb and PCV values observed in this study might likely be a sign of healthier goats. The presence of positive correlation between TEC and body weight during the winter season may be associated with the improvement of the nutritional status of goats. At the same time the negative association between TEC and weight during summer may be related to a decrease of thyroid hormone secretion, which is related to declining the process of erythropoiesis. \section[{c) Biochemical Parameters}]{c) Biochemical Parameters}\par Weight and body measurements were negatively correlated (P ? 0.01) wi th glucose and total cholesterol during both summer and winter season. The correlation pattern in cholesterol concentration may be due to the high intake of dietary fat provided by colostrum and milk.\par Weight and body measurements were positively correlated (P ? 0.01) with Alanine Amino transferase, Aspartate Amino trans ferase, ?-Amino Nitrogen, and Non-esterified Fatty Acids during both summer and winter season. The increase in the activities of Alanine Amino transferase and Aspartate Amino transferase with growth parameters in plasma is mainly due to the leakage of these enzymes from the liver cytosol into the blood \hyperref[b40]{(Shakoori et al., 1994)}, which reflects active liver function with growing age. Blood ?-Amino Nitrogen is an indicator of the protein synthesis status of the animal. The findings of the present study are supported by \hyperref[b21]{Hornick et al., 1996 and}\hyperref[b31]{Mondal and Prakash, 2004}. They also reported that plasma ?-Amino Nitrogen increases during growth and stabilizes or decreases after completion of an active phase of growth. \hyperref[b22]{Hornick et al. (1998)} reported that rapidly growing beef cattle had more plasma ?-Amino Nitrogen.\par Many studies have shown a good correlation between energy balance and Non-esterified Fatty Acids concentration \hyperref[b25]{(Kartiarso et al., 1989;} {\ref Yelich et al., 1996)}. The Concentration of Non-esterified Fatty Acids directly reflects the amount of adipose tissue breakdown in response to negative energy balance. Circulating Nonesterified Fatty Acids are absorbed and metabolized for energy by the liver and other tissues. Clinical experiences suggest serum Non-esterified Fatty Acid concentration be more sensitive to energy balance change compared with body scoring in growing situations {\ref (Van Saun, 2000)}. The physiological response, s and blood metabolites result of the kids during prepubertal growth and their energy balance showed that growth have a profound effect on some biochemical parameters \hyperref[b32]{(Nazifi et al., 1999)}. \section[{d) Plasma Minerals}]{d) Plasma Minerals}\par The seasonal variation existed (P ? 0.01) in sodium, potassium, and calcium. The reduction of plasma potassium during summer may be due to loss of potassium in sweats. El-Nouty et al. (1980) also reported decline in plasma sodium and potassium level during heat stress. \hyperref[b36]{Orden et al. (1999)} also informed that there was no significant difference with seasons in iron level in goat blood.\par Plasma sodium and body weight gain features were significantly negative correlated during both seasons. The association among the minerals and body weight gain features can be inferred by different reasons. Blood Sodium concentrations in small ruminants is often used as an indicator of animal mineral status \hyperref[b30]{(McDowell, 2003)}. Calcium is involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones in ovaries and adrenal glands and the release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland \hyperref[b18]{(Harvey et al., 1987)}. Calcium is essential for bone formation in growing neonates, and the positive correlation is probably due to growth and milk intake \hyperref[b19]{(Herosimczyka et al., 2011)}.\par V. \section[{Simple Regression Equations}]{Simple Regression Equations}\par The Simple Regression equations between age as the independent variable and other dependable variables during summer and winter season is presented in Table \hyperref[tab_5]{-5 \& 6}, where also, negative relationship between blood glucose, total plasma cholesterol, plasma sodium, and age was found during both the seasons and pulse rate during winter only. At the same time all other parameters showed a positive relationship with the age during both summer and winter season.\par Determined significant relationship of most parameters in blood of growing kids suggests an association between these indicators, particularly \section[{Conclusion}]{Conclusion}\par The findings of the present investigation not only substantiated the earlier findings but also help to assess the growth performance of black Bengal kid under free-range system during summer and winter season. Rapid growth during the pre-pubertal period can minimize the cost of rearing, thus providing more profit to the farmer. These data can be used in growth evaluation, improving management practices, nutrition, and health monitoring. The information on different growth parameters as an outcome of the investigation will undoubtedly help the stakeholder as well as planners to implement successful goat rearing practices.\par VII. \section[{Disclosure Statement}]{Disclosure Statement}\par No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors. \begin{figure}[htbp] \noindent\textbf{1} \par \begin{longtable}{P{0.85\textwidth}} D D D D ) G\\ (\end{longtable} \par \caption{\label{tab_0}Table 1 :}\end{figure} \begin{figure}[htbp] \noindent\textbf{2} \par \begin{longtable}{P{0.0890685640362225\textwidth}P{0.03738680465717982\textwidth}P{0.07807244501940491\textwidth}P{0.07917205692108668\textwidth}P{0.07917205692108668\textwidth}P{0.07807244501940491\textwidth}P{0.07917205692108668\textwidth}P{0.07807244501940491\textwidth}P{0.07807244501940491\textwidth}P{0.09126778783958603\textwidth}P{0.08247089262613196\textwidth}} Parameters\tabcellsep Sex\tabcellsep G1\tabcellsep G2\tabcellsep G3\tabcellsep G4\tabcellsep G5\tabcellsep G6\tabcellsep G7\tabcellsep Overall\tabcellsep P Value\\ Rectal Temperatur\tabcellsep Summer\tabcellsep 39.04 ±0.13\tabcellsep 39.33 ±0.21\tabcellsep 39.38 ±0.18\tabcellsep 39.42 ±0.28\tabcellsep 39.42 ±0.29\tabcellsep 39.33 ±0.26\tabcellsep 39.46 ±0.27\tabcellsep 39.34x ±0.09\tabcellsep 0.00**(b\\ e ( ? C)\tabcellsep Winter\tabcellsep 38.50 ±0.15\tabcellsep 38.50 ±0.15\tabcellsep 38.75 ±0.14\tabcellsep 38.79 ±0.18\tabcellsep 38.75 ±0.14\tabcellsep 38.83 ±0.18\tabcellsep 38.63 ±0.20\tabcellsep 38.68y ±0.06\tabcellsep etween season)\\ Pulse rate (No./min)\tabcellsep Summer Winter\tabcellsep 115.17 ±0.75 111.08 0.58\tabcellsep 110.67 ±1.06 111.75 ±0.68\tabcellsep 115.67 ±1.08 111.08 ±0.70\tabcellsep 107.33 ±1.9 103.92 ±1.94\tabcellsep 106.08 ±2.06 106.50 ±1.38\tabcellsep 103.75 ±1.50 97.58 ±1.77\tabcellsep 108.67 ±1.49 97.17 ±1.48\tabcellsep 109.62x ±0.70 105.58y ±0.80\tabcellsep 0.00**(b etween season)\\ Respiratory rate (No./min)\tabcellsep Summer\tabcellsep 17.08 ±0.47 13.67 ±0.47\tabcellsep 19.08 ±0.56 13.58 ±0.53\tabcellsep 19.92 ±0.47 12.17 ±0.51\tabcellsep 19.75 ±0.46 13.17 ±0.59\tabcellsep 19.92 ±0.43 12.83 ±0.58\tabcellsep 19.08 ±0.48 12.75 ±0.52\tabcellsep 19.58 ±0.47 12.58 ±0.53\tabcellsep 19.20x ±0.20 12.96y ±0.20\tabcellsep 0.00**(b etween season)\end{longtable} \par \caption{\label{tab_1}Table 2 :}\end{figure} \begin{figure}[htbp] \noindent\textbf{3} \par \begin{longtable}{P{0.3528629856850716\textwidth}P{0.11124744376278119\textwidth}P{0.0869120654396728\textwidth}P{0.09560327198364008\textwidth}P{0.05040899795501022\textwidth}P{0.05910020449897751\textwidth}P{0.053885480572597136\textwidth}P{0.013905930470347648\textwidth}P{0.02607361963190184\textwidth}} \tabcellsep Body weight\tabcellsep Average weight gain\tabcellsep \multicolumn{2}{l}{Height Heart girth}\tabcellsep Linear length\tabcellsep \multicolumn{2}{l}{Rectal Temperature}\tabcellsep Pulse Rate\\ Average weight gain\tabcellsep 0.264 *\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Height\tabcellsep 0.875 **\tabcellsep 0.145\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Heart girth\tabcellsep 0.865 **\tabcellsep 0.112\tabcellsep 0.942 **\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Linear length\tabcellsep 0.862 **\tabcellsep 0.171\tabcellsep 0.897 **\tabcellsep 0.901 **\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Rectal Temperature\tabcellsep 0.159\tabcellsep 0.091\tabcellsep 0.182\tabcellsep 0.231 *\tabcellsep 0.200\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Pulse Rate\tabcellsep -0.346 **\tabcellsep -0.031\tabcellsep -0.269 *\tabcellsep -0.173\tabcellsep -0.225 *\tabcellsep 0.120\tabcellsep \\ Respiration Rate\tabcellsep 0.295 **\tabcellsep 0.074\tabcellsep 0.490 **\tabcellsep 0.551 **\tabcellsep 0.480 **\tabcellsep 0.359 **\tabcellsep \tabcellsep 0.166\\ \multicolumn{7}{l}{** Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed) * Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level (2 -}\tabcellsep \multicolumn{2}{l}{tailed).}\end{longtable} \par \caption{\label{tab_2}Table 3 :}\end{figure} \begin{figure}[htbp] \noindent\textbf{4} \par \begin{longtable}{P{0.21942934782608695\textwidth}P{0.14089673913043477\textwidth}P{0.12472826086956522\textwidth}P{0.09701086956521739\textwidth}P{0.09008152173913044\textwidth}P{0.07622282608695652\textwidth}P{0.06698369565217391\textwidth}P{0.034646739130434784\textwidth}} \tabcellsep Body weight\tabcellsep Average weight gain\tabcellsep Height\tabcellsep Heart girth\tabcellsep Linear length\tabcellsep Rectal Temperature\tabcellsep Pulse Rate\\ Average weight gain\tabcellsep -0.008\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Height\tabcellsep 0.911 **\tabcellsep -0.072\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Heart girth\tabcellsep 0.760 **\tabcellsep -0.069\tabcellsep 0.843 **\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Linear length\tabcellsep 0.811 **\tabcellsep -0.041\tabcellsep 0.866 **\tabcellsep 0.867 **\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Rectal Temperature\tabcellsep 0.124\tabcellsep -0.093\tabcellsep 0.131\tabcellsep 0.208\tabcellsep 0.116\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \\ Pulse Rate\tabcellsep -0.617 **\tabcellsep 0.075\tabcellsep -0.549 **\tabcellsep -0.523 **\tabcellsep -0.495 **\tabcellsep -0.206\tabcellsep \\ Respiration Rate\tabcellsep -0.185\tabcellsep -0.020\tabcellsep -0.096\tabcellsep -0.128\tabcellsep -0.205\tabcellsep 0.006\tabcellsep 0.092\\ **\tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \end{longtable} \par \caption{\label{tab_3}Table 4 :}\end{figure} \begin{figure}[htbp] \noindent\textbf{5} \par \begin{longtable}{P{0.03700680272108843\textwidth}P{0.31108843537414965\textwidth}P{0.3793197278911564\textwidth}P{0.12258503401360543\textwidth}} Sl. No.\tabcellsep Equation\tabcellsep \tabcellsep R 2 value\\ 1\tabcellsep Body weight\tabcellsep = 1.13 Age + 0.12\tabcellsep 0.99**\\ 2\tabcellsep Height\tabcellsep = 2.58 Age + 24.12\tabcellsep 0.91**\\ 3\tabcellsep Heart Girth\tabcellsep = 2.89 Age + 26.08\tabcellsep 0.88**\\ 4\tabcellsep Linear Length\tabcellsep = 1.99 Age + 25.26\tabcellsep 0.95**\\ 5\tabcellsep Haemoglobin Concentration\tabcellsep = 0.43 Age + 8.83\tabcellsep 0.68*\\ 6\tabcellsep Blood Glucose\tabcellsep = -5.08 Age + 72.93\tabcellsep 0.91**\\ 7\tabcellsep Total Protein\tabcellsep = 0.20 Age + 6.25\tabcellsep 0.64*\\ 8\tabcellsep Globulin\tabcellsep = 0.09 Age + 3.36\tabcellsep 0.59*\\ 9\tabcellsep Albumin\tabcellsep = 0.11 Age + 2.89\tabcellsep 0.65*\\ 10\tabcellsep Plasma Total Cholesterol\tabcellsep = -10.21 Age + 144.36\tabcellsep 0.81**\\ 11\tabcellsep Aspartate Aminotransferase\tabcellsep = 4.15 Age + 64.63\tabcellsep 0.63*\\ 12\tabcellsep Alanine Aminotransferase\tabcellsep = 1.35 Age + 17.22\tabcellsep 0.77**\\ 13\tabcellsep ?-Amino Nitrogen\tabcellsep = 4.81 Age + 8.28\tabcellsep 0.96**\\ 14\tabcellsep Non-esterified Fatty Acids\tabcellsep = 7.30 Age + 47.08\tabcellsep 0.99**\\ 15\tabcellsep Plasma Sodium\tabcellsep = -2.49 Age + 136.97\tabcellsep 0.89**\\ 16\tabcellsep Plasma Calcium\tabcellsep = 0.36 Age + 8.69\tabcellsep 0.94**\\ 17\tabcellsep Plasma Iron\tabcellsep = 0.04 Age + 1.20\tabcellsep 0.75**\\ \tabcellsep \tabcellsep \multicolumn{2}{l}{**P ? 0.01 and *P ? 0.05}\end{longtable} \par \caption{\label{tab_4}Table 5 :}\end{figure} \begin{figure}[htbp] \noindent\textbf{6} \par \begin{longtable}{P{0.03767926988265972\textwidth}P{0.332464146023468\textwidth}P{0.3546284224250326\textwidth}P{0.12522816166883963\textwidth}} Sl. No.\tabcellsep Equation\tabcellsep \tabcellsep R 2 value\\ 1\tabcellsep Body Weight\tabcellsep = 1.15 Age + 0.37\tabcellsep 0.99**\\ 2\tabcellsep Height\tabcellsep = 2.47 Age + 24.89\tabcellsep 0.96**\\ 3\tabcellsep Heart Girth\tabcellsep = 2.41 Age + 27.39\tabcellsep 0.77**\\ 4\tabcellsep Linear Length\tabcellsep = 2.17 Age + 24.48\tabcellsep 0.87**\\ 5\tabcellsep Pulse Rate\tabcellsep = -2.67 Age + 116.25\tabcellsep 0.84**\\ 6\tabcellsep Haemoglobin Concentration\tabcellsep = 0.43 Age + 9.28\tabcellsep 0.85**\\ 7\tabcellsep Total Erythrocyte Count\tabcellsep = 0.27 Age + 12.47\tabcellsep 0.69*\\ 8\tabcellsep Blood Glucose\tabcellsep = -4.69 Age + 75.00\tabcellsep 0.75**\\ 9\tabcellsep Total Protein\tabcellsep = 0.17 Age + 6.61\tabcellsep 0.87**\\ 10\tabcellsep Globulin\tabcellsep = 0.13 Age + 3.23\tabcellsep 0.70*\\ 11\tabcellsep Plasma Total Cholesterol\tabcellsep = -9.59 Age + 144.58\tabcellsep 0.76**\\ 12\tabcellsep Aspartate Aminotransferase\tabcellsep = 3.94 Age + 68.46\tabcellsep 0.63*\\ 13\tabcellsep Alanine Aminotransferase\tabcellsep = 1.16 Age + 19.60\tabcellsep 0.84**\\ 14\tabcellsep ?-Amino Nitrogen\tabcellsep = 4.96 Age + 8.49\tabcellsep 0.97**\\ 15\tabcellsep Non-esterified Fatty Acids\tabcellsep = 7.90 Age + 43.42\tabcellsep 0.98**\\ 16\tabcellsep Plasma Sodium\tabcellsep = -2.63 Age + 140.58\tabcellsep 0.99**\\ 17\tabcellsep Plasma Potassium\tabcellsep = 0.08 Age + 6.77\tabcellsep 0.76**\\ 18\tabcellsep Plasma Calcium\tabcellsep =0.22Age+9.54\tabcellsep 0.70*\end{longtable} \par \caption{\label{tab_5}Table 6 :}\end{figure} \footnote{© 2020 Global Journals} \backmatter \subsection[{Acknowledgement}]{Acknowledgement}\par Authors acknowledge the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (Eastern Region Station) for providing the experimental animals. 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