THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANT NUTRIENTS IN RELATION TO BOVINE MASTITIS AND RETAINED FETAL MEMBRANES: A REVIEW

Auteurs-es

  • N. P. Achi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • J. N. Achi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • P. P. Barje Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • G. Z. Rekwot Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • I. Mallam Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus.
  • I. K. Al-Habib Ahmadu Bello University, Mando, Kaduna State.

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6289

Mots-clés :

antioxidants, cow, mastitis, retained fetal membranes

Résumé

Antioxidants play an important role in the health and production of cattle. Antioxidants deficiency has direct or
indirect negative effects on growth, production and health of cattle. Some antioxidants (selenium, Vitamin E,
Zinc, etc) when excessive in supplementation can lead to toxicity. Supplemental levels of vitamin E higher than
recommended for dairy cattle have been beneficial in the control of mastitis and retained fetal membranes. The
availability of antioxidants in sufficient quantities in the diet ensures the proper functioning of the immune and
reproductive systems.

Biographies de l'auteur-e

  • N. P. Achi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

    National Animal Production Research Institute

  • J. N. Achi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

    Department of Animal Science

  • P. P. Barje, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

    National Animal Production Research Institute

  • G. Z. Rekwot, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

    National Animal Production Research Institute

  • I. Mallam, Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus.

    Department of Animal Science

  • I. K. Al-Habib, Ahmadu Bello University, Mando, Kaduna State.

    Division of Agricultural College

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Publié

2024-07-08

Numéro

2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

Rubrique

Articles

Comment citer

THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANT NUTRIENTS IN RELATION TO BOVINE MASTITIS AND RETAINED FETAL MEMBRANES: A REVIEW. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1136-1140. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6289