Abstract
The influence of use of oxytocin on productive performance in buffaloes and cows in urban as well as rural areas, located within the radius of 15km from the city"Clock Tower" Faisalabad was determined. One hundred and sixty respondents, eighty each from urban and rural localities were interrogated. Among 1573 buffaloes and 527 cows observed, the milk production was decreased in 62.5% buffaloes and 52.9% cows. However, increased milk yield was also reported in 5.4% buffaloes and 5.9% cows. The respondents were of the view that in mastitic animals, the treatment of mastitis was rendered more effective because of the simultaneous use of oxytocin and mastitis drugs. Milk production in the animals with poor body condition was reported to be adversely affected as a result of prolonged oxytocin treatment.
