Effect of Herbal Liver-tonic Supplements on Production Performance in HF Dairy Cattle
Hemanth Gowda K
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Veterinary College, Hassan-573202, KVAFSU, Karnataka, India.
Shwetha H. S *
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Veterinary College, Athani-591230, KVAFSU, India.
Bellur, S. R
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Veterinary College, Shivamogga, 577204, KVAFSU, India.
Chethan K. P
Veterinary College, Hassan-573202, KVAFSU, Karnataka, India.
Jagadeeswary V
Veterinary College, Hassan-573202, KVAFSU, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
A study was conducted to observe the influence of herbal liver-tonic supplementation on milk production, liver function and feed intake in HF crossbred dairy cattle at field level. This study was carried out in 24 HF cattle and these were randomly grouped into three groups viz. Group 1 served as control group, Group II served as Treatment -I (supplemented with polyherbal liver tonic @ 30ml/day) and Group III as Treatment-2 (supplemented with polyherbal liver tonic @ 45ml/day). Day 1 to 7 is considered as before treatment, Day 8 to 17 as treatment period and day 18 to 32 as after treatment. The blood collected during study period and stored at -20 °C until further analysis. The data were also regularly recorded for milk production, SNF Content of milk, feed intake. Statistical analysis of result revealed that herbal liver-tonic supplementation showed non-significant (P>0.05) difference on liver enzymes profile. Statistically no significant difference is also noted on milk production, milk fat and SNF Content in HF Cattle at field conditions.
Keywords: Liver-tonic supplements, liver function, SNF content, milk production, HF dairy cattle