Soil, fodder and serum micro mineral status and haematobiochemical profile in cattle of Garhwal region of Uttaranchal State
2004
Sharma, M.C. | Joshi, C. (Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (India))
A survey was conducted in Rudraprayag, Pauri, New Tehri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Dehradun districts of Garhwal region of Uttaranchal. Soil, fodder and serum samples were collected and estimated for their micro mineral conten. Significant deficiency of Zn, Co and Cu was observed in soil,fodder and serum samples of these areas. The significantly low soil, Zn, Co and Cu value was observed in Chamoli, Uttarkashi and New Tehri respectively.The minimum serum Zn, Cu and Co was observed in Dehradun (0.64ñ0.11, 0.34ñ0.62 and 0.017ñ0.02 respectively). Lowest Hb and TEC was encountered in Rudraprayag, while lowest T3 and T4 was observed in Chamoli. Similarly Chamoli showed a lowest vitamin A and E level (0.66ñ0.34 and 1.01ñ0.12 respectively). The soil, fodder and serum mineral status was significantly correlated. Various biochemical parameters related to minerals, viz. enzymes AST,ALT and CP were deficient. Similarly vitamin A and E and hormone T3 and T4 were also significantly reduced in the mineral deficient cattle. It can be concluded that the low productivity of the animals of this region is probably due to mineral deficiency in this region.
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