SNS Randhawa
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Punjab
Title: Effect of herbal Vitamin E selenium supplementation on oxidative stress and hemato-biochemical parameters in transition crossbred cows
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Abstract
Twelve cross bred cows which crossed transition period from close up dry (CUD) to fresh stage uneventfully based on the results of metabolic profile screening and ultrasound were selected for trial of herbal Vitamin E Selenium powder supplied by Indian Herbs. Animals were randomly divided into two groups (control and test) each containing six animals. Controls were not supplemented whereas animals in test group were supplemented with herbal Vitamin E- Sel powder @ 6gm orally for 20 days. Follow up of both groups was done after completion of trial period (≥25 days in milk). Significant decline in lipid peroxidation (LPO) levels after supplementation in test group along with non significant increase in levels of super oxidase dismutase (SOD) and reduced glutathione (GSH) as compared to fresh stage was observed. On the other hand LPO levels recorded non significant increase as compared to fresh stage in control group along with non significant decline in levels of SOD and GSH. Significant decrease was observed in total leukocyte count (TLC) in test group. There was a non significant improvement in overall biochemical parameters as compared to fresh stage in supplemented test group. Control group recorded significant decline in levels of total plasma proteins (TPP) at >25 DIM. There was a significant rise in milk fat percentage in supplemented test group as compared to unsupplemented control group.