Effect of Nickel Supplementation on Growth, Haematology, Biomarkers of Energy and Protein Metabolism of Heifers Fed Urea Based Diet
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Rashmi Singh
Department of Animal Nutrition, C.V.Sc., DUVASU Mathura-281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Vinod Kumar
Department of Animal Nutrition
College of Animal Science & Animal Husbandry, UP Pt Deen Dayal Upadhaya Veterinary University and Go Anu Sandhan Sansthan, (DUVASU), Mathura-281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Muneendra Kumar
Department of Animal Nutrition, C.V.Sc., DUVASU Mathura-281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Raju Kushwaha
Department of Animal Nutrition, C.V.Sc., DUVASU Mathura-281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Avinash Kumar
Department of Animal Nutrition, C.V.Sc., DUVASU Mathura-281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ankita Patel
Department of Animal Nutrition, C.V.Sc., DUVASU Mathura-281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Haematology, Heifers, Liver and kidney function, Nickel, UreaAbstract
This study was conducted to assess the effect of nickel (Ni) supplemental effect on nutrient intake, digestibility, haematology and blood biochemical in growing cattle. Eighteen Sahiwal heifers were randomly assigned to three groups for 90 days. Control group were fed on basal diet without nickel and urea whereas, animals in treatment group-1 (T1) was supplemented concentrate with urea (3%) without Ni and treatment group-2 (T2) animals were supplemented with 5.0 mg Ni/kg DM/animal and concentrate containing urea (3%). The nutrient requirements of heifers were met by feeding concentrate mixture, berseem and wheat straw as per NRC (2001) guideline. Adding 5.0 mg Ni/kg DM to the diet of growing heifers had no effect on DMI, body weight gain, FCR, FCE in heifer fed urea based diet. No effects of treatments were observed on haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit value, biomarkers of lipid and protein metabolism i.e. plasma triacylglycerol, cholesterol, plasma total protein, plasma albumin and plasma globulin. The plasma glucose level was found significantly higher (P<0.05) in nickel supplemented group. The digestibility of CP and ADF was significantly higher (P<0.05) in nickel supplemented heifers fed urea based diet. The biomarkers of liver functions i.e. aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alanine phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin were reported within normal physiological range. No significant differences (P>0.05) of Ni supplementation were observed on biomarkers of kidney function i.e. plasma creatinine and PUN. The Ca and Ni were higher in Ni supplemented animals. It can be concluded that Ni supplementation 5.0 mg Ni/kg DM positive effect on glucose, protein and calcium metabolism in growing cattle.
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