Open Access
Copyright: The authors. This article is an open access
article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) which permits unrestricted use,
distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly
cited.
Research
(Published
online: 29-12-2014)
21.
Mineral deficiency predisposes occurrence of retention of placenta
in crossbred -
S. K. Sheetal, S. K. Choudhary and D.
Sengupta
Veterinary World, 7(12): 1140-1143
doi:
10.14202/vetworld.2014.1140-1143
S. K.
Sheetal:
Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics,
Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, Bihar, India; sksheetalmuz@gmail.com
S. K.
Choudhary:
Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics,
Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, Bihar, India; 51skc16@gmail.com
D.
Sengupta: Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and
Obstetrics, Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, Bihar, India;
dip96sen@gmail.com
Received: 10-09-2014, Revised: 17-11-2014, Accepted: 21-11-2014,
Published online: 29-12-2014
Corresponding author:
S. K. Sheetal, e-mail: sksheetalmuz@gmail.com
Abstract
Aim:
The present study was carried out to investigate the
relationship between blood serum concentrations of macro and micro
minerals and development of retention of placenta (ROP) in
crossbred cattle.
Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out at
Instructional Livestock Farm, Bihar Veterinary College and local
Khatals in and around Patna. A total of 20 crossbred cattle (n=10
with normal expulsion of the placenta as control and n=10 with ROP)
were selected in the present study. Blood samples were collected
from these animals and serum was separated and stored in the deep
freezer at −20°C
till further analysis. The estimation of serum macro-minerals (Ca,
P, Ca/P ratio) was done by Span diagnostic Kits (Surat, India) and
trace minerals or micro-minerals (Zn, Cu, and Fe) were analyzed by
atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer AAS 220). Mean
values were compared between both the groups at 0 h (at
parturition) and 12 h after parturition.
Results: The mean values of serum calcium and zinc were found
significantly lower in cattle having ROP than control at both 0 h
and 12 h after parturition. The mean values of serum Ca and P
ratio obtained at 0 hour were significantly lower in ROP groups as
compared to control groups and non-significant at 12 h. The mean
values of serum inorganic phosphorus, copper and iron was found
non-significantly lower in ROP cases as compared to control.
Conclusions: Macro and micro mineral deficiency such as
calcium, iron, zinc and copper in blood serum may be predisposing
factor for the occurrence of retention of placenta in crossbred
cattle.
Keywords: cattle, macro and micro-mineral
profiles, parturition, retention of placenta.
References
1. Stephen, J.L. (2008). A postpartum uterine disease and
dairy herd reproductive performance: A review. Vet. J.,
176(1): 102-114.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.019
PMid:18328749 |
|
|
|
2. Alacam Alaam, E. (2002). The Domestic Animals Obstetrics
and Infertility. Evcil Hayvanlarda DoÛum ve Ünfertilite.
Medisan Publishing house, Ankara. Medisan Yayİnevi, Ankar . |
|
|
|
3. McDowell, L.R. (1992). Minerals in Animal and Human
Nutrition., Academic Press, London. |
|
|
|
4. Zhang, C.K., Ye, J.P. and Chen, J.H. (1992). The changes of
mineral contents of serum during the dry period and prior to
and after calving in dairy cows with retained placenta.
Chin.ese J. Vet. Med., 18: 10-11. |
|
|
5. Lotthammer, K.H. (1983). Comparative studies of the course
of mineral, metabolite, enzyme and hormone levels in blood
serum ante partum in dairy cows with and without later
retained placenta. Dtsch. Tierarztl. Wochenschr., 90: 427-433.
PMid:6360630 |
|
|
|
6. Mutiga, E.R., Mba, I. K., Tsuma, V.T., Karitu, P.T. and
Ojiayo, S.O. (1993). Incidence and causes of retained placenta
in smallholder dairy herds. Indian Vet. J., 70: 333-336. |
|
|
|
7. Akar, Y. and Yildiz, H. (2005). Concentration of some
minerals in cows with retained placenta and abortion. Turk. J.
Vet. Anim. Sci., 29, 1157-1162. |
|
|
|
8. Samal, L. and Mishra, C. (2010). Significance of macro and
micro minerals for reproductive health of farm animals.
Proceeding. XXVI Annual Convention of ISSAR and Int.
Symposium. On "Biotechnologies for Optimization of
Reproductive Efficiency of Farm and Companian Animals to
Improve Global Food Security and Human Health" held at
Pantnagar, India. p.77. |
|
|
|
9. Snedecor, G.W. and Cochran, W.G. (1994). Statistical
Methods. 8th ed. The Iowa State Univ. Press. Ames., Iowa,
U.S.A. |
|
|
|
10. Waldron, M. R. (2010). Impact of metabolic and oxidative
stressors on periparturient immune function and health. Penn
State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop. Pp 33-39. |
|
|
|
11. Sordillo, L. M. (2009). Current concepts on immunity and
mastitis. WCDS Adv. Dairy Technol., 21: 111-119. |
|
|
|
12. Hashem, M. A. and Amer, H. A. (2008). Hormonal and
biochemical anomalies in dairy cows affected by retained fetal
membranes. The International J. of Vet. Med., Vet on line (TM)
Available from: http://www.priory.com/vet.htm
dated-05.101.20124. |
|
|
13. Hartmann, D., Honnens, A., Piechotta, M., Lüttgenau, J.,
Niemann, H., Rath, D. and Bollwein, H. (2013). Effects of a
protracted induction of parturition on the incidence of
retained placenta and assessment of uterine artery blood flow
as a measure of placental maturation in cattle. Theriogenology,
80(3): 176-184.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.02.001
PMid:23465720 |
|
|
|
14. Maj, J.G., Kankofer, M. (1997). Activity of 72–kDa and 92–kDa
matrix metalloproteinases in placental tissues of cows with
and without retained fetal membranes. Placenta,. 18(8): 683- –
687. |
|
|
|
15. Mohanty, Ke., Mohanty, B.N., Ray, S.K.H. and Mohanty, D.N.
(1994). Levels of glucose, calcium and alkaline phosphatase in
blood with relation to retention of placenta in bovines.
Indian Vet. Med. J., 13: 64-65. |
|
|
|
16. Arthur, G.H., Noakes, D.E. and Pearson, H. (1992).
Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics. 6th ed. Bailliere
Tindall, London.6th edn., pp. 283-293. |
|
|
|
17. Sosa G.A. and Nasr M.T. (1995): Control of placental
retention and its influence on subsequent fertility in
Friesian cows. The 7th Ann. Cong. Egypt. Soc. Anim. Reprod.
Fert., Cairo., pp: 162-170. |
|
|
|
18. Ray, S.K.H., Dash, H.D., Mohanty, D.N., Das, S., Bisnoi,
P.C. and Barik, A.K. (2004). Studies on certain hematological
and biochemical constituents in cows with retained fetal
membranes. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 25(2): 128-130. |
|
|
19. Tillard, E., Humblot, P., Faye, B., Lecomte, P., Dohoo, I.
and Bocquier, F. (2008). Postcalving factors affecting
conceptionrisk in Holstein dairy cows in tropical and
sub-tropical conditions. Theriogenology, 69(4): 443-457.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2007.10.014
PMid:18061251 |
|
|
|
20. Socha, M. T., Tomlinson, D. J. and Ward, T. L. (2005).
Benefits of improving trace mineral status of dairy
replacement heifers. Proceedings of the 2005 Four-State Dairy
Nutrition and Management Conference. June 15 and 16th.
Dubuque, Iowa. pg 31-43. |
|
|
21. O'Rourke, D. (2009). Nutrition and udder health in dairy
cows. A review. Ir. Vet. J., 62 Suppl 4: 15-20.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2046-0481-62-S4-S15
PMid:22082340 PMCid:PMC3339345 |
|
|
22. Spears, J.W. and Weiss, W.P. (2008). Role of antioxidants
and trace elements in health and immunity of transition dairy
cows. Vet. J., 176(1): 70-76.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.015
PMid:18325801 |
|
|
23. Forsberg, N.E. (2010). Nutritional regulation of innate
and mucosal immunity. Proceedings of the 2010 Penn State Dairy
Cattle Nutrition Workshop. November 10, 11. Grantville, PA. Pp
25-32.
PMid:21283733 PMCid:PMC3024554 |
|
|
|
24. Ahmed, W.M., Abd El Hameed, A.R., El Khadrawy, H.H. and
Hanafi, E.M. (2009). Investigations on retained placenta in
Egyptian buffaloes. Global Vet., 3(2): 120-124. |
|
|
|
25. Khanthusaeng, V., Navanukraw, C., Aiumlamai, S., Nilsri,
P. and Suwannasan, C. (2014). Effect of organic trace minerals
supplement during pre and postpartum dairy cows on
parturition, incidence of retained foetal membranes, first
estrus and ovulation. Thai J.ournal of Anim. Sci., 2: 35-38. |
|
|
|
26. Sivaraman, T., Shanmugasundsaram, S., Arunachalam, S. and
Sivakumar, T. (2003). Blood profile of constituents associated
with production diseases in Jersey crossbred cows. Indian J.
Anim. Sci., 73: 44-47. |
|
|
27. Weiss, W. P., Pinos-Rodriguez, J. M., and Socha, M. T.
(2010). Effects of feeding supplemental organic iron to late
gestation and early lactation cows. J. Dairy Sci., 93(5):
2153-2160.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2010-3051
PMid:20412930 |
|
|
28. Hansen, S. L. and Spears, J. W. (2009). Bioaccessibility
of iron from soil is increased by silage fermentation. J.
Dairy Sci., 92(6): 2896-2905.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2008-1933
PMid:19448021 |
|
|
29. Wilde, D. (2006): Influence of macro and micro minerals in
the peri-parturient period on fertility in dairy cattle. Anim.
Reprod. Sci., 96(3-4): 240-249.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.08.004
PMid:16971071 |
|
|
30. Sales, J.N.S., Pereira, R.V.V., Bicalho, R.C. and
Baruselli, P.S. (2011). Effect of injectable copper, selenium,
zinc and manganese on the pregnancy rate of crossbred heifers
(Bos indicus x Bos Taurus synchronized for timed embryo
transfer. Livest. Sci., 142: 59-62.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2011.06.014 |
|
