Factors influencing serum mineral profile of sheep In north eastern agro climatic Zone of Tamil Nadu

C. Inbaraj; M. Balagangathara Thilagar; J. Ramesh; A.P. Nambi; D. Sumathi

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v46i4.139078

Authors

C. Inbaraj Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai – 600 007
M. Balagangathara Thilagar Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai – 600 007
J. Ramesh Department of Animal Nutrition, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai – 600 007,
A.P. Nambi Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai – 600 007
D. Sumathi Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai – 600 007

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v46i4.139078

Keywords:

Sheep, Mineral, Plant, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Population statistics revealed that there are about 71.6 million sheep in India and ranks sixth in the world. The aim of the study was to assess the factors influencing the serum mineral profile of sheep in north eastern agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu. Sheep husbandry plays an important role in the socio-economic life of the rural population of India. Since sheep are reared by farmers in India mostly as backyard farming (small scale) they are usually allowed for grazing and there is no proper dietary management. The samples were collected from various districts of North Eastern Agro Climatic Zone Tamil Nadu to assess influence of different factors in serum minerals concentration of sheep. Four blocks were randomly chosen from each district. Small scale farmers were chosen and female sheep were selected below one year for the study and Madras Red and Ramnad White were the predominant breeds observed. Various grazing sites were selected for plant and soil samples and blood sample were also taken. Samples were processed and estimated by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The samples revealed serum macro and micro mineral profile of sheep aged less than 6 month and 6 month to 1 year did not vary significantly (P ≥ 0.05). The serum calcium, phosphorus, iron and copper levels were high in Madras Red than Ramnad White but serum magnesium and zinc levels were found comparable in both breeds. The sheep raised under organized farms had significantly (P≤ 0.01) higher serum phosphorous, magnesium and copper levels than the sheep raised under
unorganized farms. The sheep grazing on fallow land and roadside grazing sites were found to have significantly (P≤ 0.01) higher serum phosphorus content than those sheep grazed on forest land but serum iron was found significantly (P≤ 0.01) higher in fallow land compared to forest and roadside grazing sites. The study concluded that the soil and plant apart from that various factors like age, breed, grazing sites and farm type will decide the serum mineral concentration.

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