Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: One of the key problems in the early life of animals is the increased level of stress caused by a sharp change in environmental conditions from intrauterine to external. In many scientific works, it was found that the period of postnatal development is associated with the activation of free radical processes and disruption of redox homeostasis in the animal body. This leads to increased processes of lipid peroxidation (LPO), which can negatively affect the health and growth of young animals. We tried to answer the question of how the use of feed additives enriched with natural animal immunoglobulins can reduce the negative impact of stress on the piglets' body. This issue is extremely relevant, since the search for ways to prevent stress and increase the adaptive capacity of animals is important for practical animal husbandry. The study evaluated the influence of the "Globigen Jump Start" feed supplement, enriched with natural animal immunoglobulins, on redox processes and antioxidant activity in the body of young piglets. The results showed that the use of this supplement contributes to a significant decrease in the level of lipid peroxidation products (LPO) and an increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase (GPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), compared to the control group. In piglets of the research group on the 5th, 14th, and 28th days of life, a decrease in the concentration of TBC-active products and HPL was observed, which indicates effective suppression of oxidative stress processes and normalization of antioxidant protection. The study confirmed the potential of using immunoglobulin-containing feed additives to improve adaptation capabilities and reduce the negative effects of postnatal stress in piglets, which can have a significant impact on animal husbandry.
Authors: T. Ya. Prudуus, L. V. Kurilas
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405358996