Effect of Different Sources of Zinc on Growth Performance and Haemato-Biochemical Profiles of Murrah Buffalo Calves

Kumar, Anil; Sahu, D. S.; Chandra, Gulab; Yadav, Satya Prakash; Kumar, R. Prasanna; Jaiswal, Vijay; Maurya, P. S.; Singh, Rajinder

doi:10.5958/2231-6744.2018.00062.2

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“…Further complications might develop such as delayed wound healing, cellmediated immune dysfunction, and abnormal neurosensory changes (Prasad 2013). On the other hand, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio were improved in zinc-supplemented calves alongside higher hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count, total leukocyte count, neutrophil and lymphocyte values compared to the control group (Kumar et al 2018).…”

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Behavioral Changes Related to Zinc Deficiency in Buffalo Calves (Bubalus bubalis)

2023

Int J Vet Sci

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Mineral deficiencies are a prevalent challenge for livestock producers and veterinarians. Twenty-five weaned buffalo calves of 90-115 days old and 85-135kg body weight were used in the current study. Calves were clinically examined, and 13 calves showed abnormal hair coat conditions (Zinc deficient, G1) while the other 12 calves were clinically healthy (Apparently healthy, G2). Blood samples were collected from each individual animal for assessment of the blood zinc and copper levels by flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometer and for complete hematological analysis. Three behavioral tests were used to assess the anxiety and fear reactions toward novel circumstances: the open field (OFT), the novel object (NOT) and the novel human (NHT) tests. Our results showed that the average body weight did not significantly differ between groups although G1 group showed lower average body weight than G2. The blood zinc level was significantly (P<0.05) lower in G1 than G2, but the copper level did not significantly vary between groups. Mean corpuscular volume was significantly increased in G1 than G2 while mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was significantly reduced. Calves in G1 displayed distinct anxiety and fear related behavioral responses toward novel places (OFT), object (NOT) and human (NHT). We concluded that these early behavioral changes in buffalo calves are related to the developmental deficiency in zinc levels. Our study highlighted the functional significance of zinc in early behavior development and skin disorders in buffalo calves.

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Behavioral Changes Related to Zinc Deficiency in Buffalo Calves (Bubalus bubalis)

2023

Int J Vet Sci

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“…Timely and accurate diagnosis of diarrhea is of paramount importance as it enhances the efficacy of treatments and prevents potential long-term complications in affected animals (Muktar et al, 2009) [39] . Previous [9,19,30,8,17,33,16] . However, there is a paucity of information regarding the diverse biochemical and blood mineral profiles of diarrheic calves across different seasons.…”

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Seasonal variations in biochemical parameters of diarrheic cattle calves: Implications for gaushala health management

Dhaka,

Gottam,

Gupta

et al. 2024

Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res.

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The primary objective of this investigation was to discern variations in biochemical parameters associated with diarrhea in cattle calves across different seasons, specifically the rainy, autumn, and winter periods. A total of 90 diarrheic cattle calves, with 30 representing each season, were meticulously chosen based on their diarrheic condition. The biochemical profile of the diarrheic calves revealed noteworthy distinctions among the seasons. During the rainy season, levels of ALT, AST, total protein, glucose, magnesium, and phosphorus were markedly higher (p<0.05) compared to the autumn and winter seasons. Conversely, levels of albumin, urea, and creatinine exhibited a significant increase (p<0.05) in the winter season when juxtaposed with those in the autumn season. Notably, cholesterol and calcium levels demonstrated a comparable pattern across all three seasons. The study underscores the intricate interplay between environmental conditions, diarrheal incidents, and the physiological responses of calves in a gaushala. The observed variations in blood serum parameters provide valuable insights for understanding and managing the health of cattle in such settings. These findings emphasize the importance of considering seasonal factors and implementing targeted interventions for effective herd management and health maintenance within a gaushala environment.

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Influence of Zinc Yeast Supplementation on Growth Performance, Antioxidant, and Immune Status of Growing Sahiwal Calves

Kumar¹,

Sahu²,

Ali³

et al. 2021

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci.

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Effect of Different Sources of Zinc on Growth Performance and Haemato-Biochemical Profiles of Murrah Buffalo Calves

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Behavioral Changes Related to Zinc Deficiency in Buffalo Calves (Bubalus bubalis)

Behavioral Changes Related to Zinc Deficiency in Buffalo Calves (Bubalus bubalis)

Seasonal variations in biochemical parameters of diarrheic cattle calves: Implications for gaushala health management

Influence of Zinc Yeast Supplementation on Growth Performance, Antioxidant, and Immune Status of Growing Sahiwal Calves

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