author(s)
Muthuramalingam T, Meenakshi Sundaram S, Tensingh Gnanaraj P, Sivakumar T, Vairamuthu S, Rangasamy S and Rachel Jemimah E

abstract
The objective of the study is to assess the seasonal variation in the body condition and haemato-biochemical parameters of Tellicherry does under semi-arid summer climate. 40 Tellicherry does age around 2 – 2 ½ years were utilized for the study. Bodyweight, body condition and blood samples were collected from the does at fortnight intervals during the summer, rainy and winter season. The does exhibited better body weight and body condition during the monsoon and winter season (P< 0.01). The highest Hb and PCV concentration were recorded during the monsoon season (P< 0.01) followed by winter. The RBC count was lower during the summer season (P< 0.01) while the WBC count was found elevated during the winter season (P< 0.01). BUN was elevated during the winter season (P< 0.01). AST was elevated during both summer and winter season (P< 0.01). TP, Ca and P were elevated during the summer season (P< 0.01). Na concentration remained unchanged during all the season while K concentration was lowest during the winter season (P< 0.01). However, all these changes were within the reference range for goats. The results indicate that the Tellicherry does were better adapted to the varied seasons of Tamil Nadu.