The effect of anredera cordifolia (Ten.) steenis supplementation on uterine involution process evaluated by oestrus post partum behavior and ferning

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of anrederacordifolia (ten.) steenis supplementation on uterine involution process in rabbit. the research design applied was completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 3 replications (t0 = without anredera cordifolia supplementation; ti = anredera cordifolia supplemented two days before parturition; t2 = anredera cordifolia supplemented two days after parturition; t3 = anredera cordifolia supplemented two days before until two days after parturition). the results showed that anredera cordifolia (ten.) steenis supplementation could accelerate post partum oestrus in does that were characterized by post partum oestrus behavior,ferning of saliva and cervical mucus. the best treatment was t3,that was four days anredera cordifolia supplementation that was administered at 0.45 g/kg of body weight/day. further research was needed to find an optimal dose of anredera cordifolia (ten.) steenis on uterine involution. © 2014 diponegoro university. all rights reserved.