Iranian Veterinary Journal

Iranian Veterinary Journal

Evaluation of the effect of nano chromium and chromium on the blood level of glucose, BHBA and NEFA in high-producing dairy Holstein cattle

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Ali Bahmani Ghayedi 1
afshin jafari dehkordi 2
Abdonnaser Mohebbi 2
Mohammad Reza Aslani 3
1 DVSc Student in Large Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
3 Professor, Department of Pathobiological Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
10.22055/ivj.2024.484522.2745
Abstract
    Chromium is an essential trace element that is vital in regulating glucose metabolism and improving animal performance, especially in dairy cattle. Negative energy balance and disturbance in glucose metabolism are major challenges in dairy cattle, which directly affect cow’s health and milk production. This study aimed to investigate the effects of nano chromium and chromium in improving the metabolic status of dairy cattle and increasing production efficiency. A total of 36 high-producing Holstein dairy cows were selected. The cows were randomly divided into three groups: the control group, the nano chromium group, and the chromium group, which respectively received 0.1 mg/Kg MW (metabolic weight) nano chromium picolinate and 0.1 mg/Kg MW of chromium picolinate orally for 3 weeks. Blood samples were taken from the jugular vein on days 0 (before the start of the experiment), 7, 14, 21 and 28 to measure non-esterified fatty acids, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and glucose. The blood glucose level in both groups receiving chromium and nano chromium was significantly lower than the control group on days 21 and 28. The amount of NEFA in the nano chromium group showed a significant decrease on days 21 and 28 compared to the control group. A significant decrease in BHBA was observed in the chromium and nano chromium groups on days 14, 21 and 28 compared to the control group. Also, a significant difference in BHBA level was observed between chromium and nano chromium groups on days 21 and 28. The results of this research showed that the use of chromium supplements, especially chromium nanoparticles, can be used to improve the health and performance of livestock. By conducting more studies, these findings can be used to improve nutrition and increase performance in the cattle dairy farms.
Keywords
Chromium
Nano chromium
Cow
Glucose
NEFA
BHBA

Subjects

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