21-Title: Influence of area-specific micronutrient supplementation on blood biochemical and plasma mineral profile in peri-parturient Gir cows
Authors: Harsh, Ashok Kumar Patil, Naresh Kurechiya, S Rajoriya, Anchal Keshri and N Rawat
Source: Ruminant Science (2024)-13(1):127-130.

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How to cite this manuscript: Harsh, Patil Ashok Kumar, Kurechiya Naresh, Rajoriya S, Keshri Anchal and Rawat N (2024). Influence of area-specific micronutrient supplementation on blood biochemical and plasma mineral profile in peri-parturient Gir cows. Ruminant Science 13(1):127-130.
Abstract
To discern the effect of area-specific micronutrient supplementation (ASMS), on some blood biochemical parameters, the present intensive study was conducted on 18 Gir cows in the Indore region of Madhya Pradesh. Eighteen healthy multiparous advanced pregnant Gir cows of identical in body weights, parity, and feeding conditions, were selected for the study. Feed offered and residues left off by each animal were measured and recorded for 7 consecutive days to assess the dry matter intake and micronutrients imbalance. A micronutrient supplement was designed to care for the deficient micronutrients and was supplemented to half of the Gir cows (n=9; treatment group). The remaining cows of the control group were fed as per the existing practice of the farmer without additional supplementation. This supplementation study was continued for 4 months during 2 months in advanced pregnancy and thereafter for 2 months post-calving. Blood samples were collected at 0 and 120 days of the experimental period in both groups and blood parameters were studied. The results of this study revealed that no significant (p>0.05) difference was noticed between the groups on blood parameters like Hb (g/dl), glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, A:G ratio and plasma mineral profile (P, Ca, Zn, Fe, Cu, Se) in peri-parturient Gir cows. However, numerically higher values were obtained in the area-specific micronutrient-supplemented animals in comparison to un-supplemented animals. It may be concluded that the supplementation of area-specific micronutrients did not affect the blood biochemical and plasma minerals status in peri-parturient Gir cows.
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