S. R. Bhoot ¹, S. P. S. Bedi ², S. A. Khan ², P. C. Sawhney ²

Affiliations
1 M/s. Poona Pearls, Urali Dewachi, Hadapsar, Pune-411028, IN
2 Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122, IN

Abstract

Considering the importance of manganese in nutrition of ruminants and its interaction with calcium and phosphorus metabolism the present study was undertaken to find out the effect of varying levels of manganese on the body weight gain, metabolism of nutrients and haematology of calves.

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K. S. Chhillar ¹, S. P. S. Bedi ², S. A. Khan ², P. C. Sawhney ³

Affiliations
1 Veterinary Surgeon, Civil Veterinary Hospital, Murthal (Haryana), IN
2 Animal Nutrition Division, I. V. R. I., Izatnagar, IN
3 Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar- 243 122, IN

Abstract

The adequate supply of the minerals is essential for the normal physiological behaviour of the animals. The toxicity or deficiency of any mineral or other nutrients in the diet is bound to interfere with the normal functioning of the body and hence the homeostatic equilibrium, which maintains normal blood composition may be affected. Since the haemoglobin content of the blood reveals the health status of the animals, the present survey study was carried out in Tarai area of Uttar Pradesh.

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