Haematological profile of subchronic oral toxicity of molybdenum in buffalo calves

VARUN VARUN; SUMEET SHARMA; H S SANDHU; NAVJOT S GOSAL

doi:10.56093/ijans.v84i5.40664

Authors

VARUN VARUN Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141 004 India
SUMEET SHARMA Edmonton North Animal Hospital 15387 Castle Downs Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5X 3C6, Canada
H S SANDHU Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141 004 India
NAVJOT S GOSAL Delton Veterinary Hospital, 8203 127 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5E 0A1, Canada

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v84i5.40664

Keywords:

Buffalo, Calves, Molybdenum, Haematological profile, Subchronic toxicity

Abstract

An experimental trial was conducted to assess the influence of excess dietary molybdenum for prolonged period of time on haematological profile of healthy buffalo calves. Repeated oral administration of sodium molybdate @3 mg/kg/day for 90 consecutive days produced profound decline in the mean values of Hb, TLC, TEC, and MCHC in buffalo calves. It is suggested that exposure to excess dietary molybdenum should be avoided in buffalo calves.

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