Modulation of serum trace mineral profiles in post-partum acyclic surti buffaloes with GnRH alone and in combination with vitamin A, D3, E and toldimphos sodium preparation therapy

Abstract

The weekly serum profile of trace elements (Cu, Co, Zn, Fe and Mn) studied from 45 day to 120 day postpartum in 18 acyclic surti buffaloes with GnRH alone and GnRH along with vitamin A, D 3 , E and toldimphos sodium preparation treatment revealed that the levels of most elements varied non-significantly between treatments (T 1 and T 2) and control (T 3) groups during different weeks postpartum and even within the group between intervals postpartum. The overall mean serum copper, cobalt, zinc, iron and manganese values in T 1 , T 2 and control (T 3) groups were 1.41±0.03, 1.42±0.03 and 1.29±0.03 ppm; 0.61±0.02, 0.62±0.02 and 0.61±0.04 ppm; 1.66±0.13, 1.78±0.12 and 1.60±0.09 ppm; 3.21±0.06, 3.28±0.04 and 3.24±0.08 ppm; 0.146±0.007, 0.153±0.008 and 0.142±0.022 ppm, respectively. In the study, no differences found in serum trace minerals levels between treated and control groups at different time intervals except in mean copper concentration at 14 th and 21 st day with 0 day and 7 th day in the GnRH treated (T 1 and T 2) group. It was found that control group mean copper values were differ significantly from GnRH treated (T 1 and T 2) groups at 7 th , 14 th and 21 st day, respectively. However, the mean copper values were placed within the normal physiological range. Moreover, microelements cannot be synthesized in the body. Hence, at last it was concluded that trace elements should be daily supplied in the field and in organized farms as mineral mixture to suffice the requirement of the trace elements.

Serum metabolic and minerals profile in norgestomet primed postpartum anestrous surti buffaloes

“…The mean serum total protein levels of anestrous buffaloes did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) within and between the treatment and control groups at any time (days) intervals including overall mean values. The present overall mean serum total protein concentration was in agreement with the report of Soni [ 8 ] in postpartum anestrous Surti buffaloes. The non-significant effect of periods was in agreement with the Chaudhari [ 9 ] in the Kankrej heifers with Norgestomet treatment and Dhami et al .…”

“…In the present study, the mean serum cobalt levels of anestrous Surti buffaloes neither differed significantly between days nor between groups at any of the intervals, and corroborated with Soni [ 8 ]. The observations made in the present study before, during and after treatment as well as on the day of estrus were found to be non-significant between and within the group including overall means were in agreement with the findings of Khasatiya et al .…”

“…The mean serum iron and manganese levels of anestrous Surti buffaloes also did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) between sampling days or between groups at any of the days, and the findings were in close agreement with Soni [ 8 ], Chaudhari [ 9 ], and Khasatiya et al . [ 11 ].…”

“…The mean serum zinc concentrations of anestrous Surti buffaloes also did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) between sampling days or between groups at any of the days, and showed close agreement with Soni [ 8 ]. Chaudhari [ 9 ] also reported comparable findings following Norgestomet ear implant alone as well as in combination with PMSG treatment groups in Kankrej heifers.…”

“…The observations made in the present study before, during and after treatment as well as on the day of estrus were found to be non-significant between and within the group including overall means were in agreement with the findings of Khasatiya et al . [ 11 ] and Soni [ 8 ] in postpartum Surti buffaloes. Cobalt is required for the synthesis of vitamin B12 and its deficiency has been associated with anestrous, abortions, non-functional ovaries [ 28 ], birth of weak calves and general infertility [ 29 ], delayed onset of puberty [ 5 , 30 ].…”