Effect of Heavy Metals on Oxidative Stress Parameters of Cattle Inhabiting Buddha Nallah Area of Ludhiana District in Punjab

Abstract

In the present study, heavy metals' (Pb, Cd, As, Ni) status and their effect on oxidative stress parameters in cattle inhabiting Buddha Nallah was assessed. A total of 63 cows were randomly selected for the study and blood plasma samples were obtained from the animals and analyzed for heavy metals and for various oxidative stress parameters viz., GSH (Reduced glutathione), malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). A significant (p<0.01) increase in plasma heavy metals was recorded in the cows. A significant decrease in GSH (p<0.01) and SOD (p<0.05) and significant increase (p<0.01) in MDA levels was indicative of oxidative damage which may lead to detrimental health hazards in the animals inhabiting Buddha Nallah area of Ludhiana district.