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Effect of Vanadium Supplementation on the Blood Biochemical Profile of Growing Murrah Buffalo Calves

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of vanadium supplementation on the blood biochemical profile of growing Murrah buffalo calves. A total of 21 calves (6–12 months) were divided into three groups: control (T0), 4 mg/kg DM vanadium (T4), and 6 mg/kg DM vanadium (T6). The calves were fed a total mixed ration for 90 days, with blood samples taken every two weeks to measure parameters such as glucose, non-esterified fatty acids, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and alkaline phosphatase. The results showed no significant differences in any of these parameters across the three groups (P > 0.05). Therefore, vanadium supplementation at 4.0 and 6.0 mg/kg DM had no effect on the blood biochemical profile, indicating that it is safe for the metabolic health of Murrah buffalo calves.

Source: Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry

DOI: 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i3386

Authors: Ayush Maurya, S.P. Yadav, Amit Kumar Gangwar, Jagdish Choudhary, Anju Sharma, Hansa Jat, Pappu Kumar Meena

Institutions: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Nagaland University, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Raja Balwant Singh College

Language: English

Topic: Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410246606

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