Hemato-biochemical and Cortisol Profile of Holstein Growing-calves Supplemented with Vitamin C during Summer Season

Effect of vitamin C (VC) on biochemical, hematological and cortisol profile of growing Holstein calves during summer was investigated. Eighteen calves between 14 and 16 weeks of age were divided equally into two groups. One group received a diet supplemented with VC (20 g/d) for 60 days, while other...

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Published in:Asian-australasian journal of animal sciences 2012, Vol.25 (3), p.361-368
Main Authors: Kim, Jong-Hyeong, Mamuad, Lovelia L, Yang, Chul-Ju, Kim, Seon-Ho, Ha, Jong-K, Lee, Wang-Shik, Cho, Kwang-Keun, Lee, Sang-Suk
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Language:Korean
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Summary:Effect of vitamin C (VC) on biochemical, hematological and cortisol profile of growing Holstein calves during summer was investigated. Eighteen calves between 14 and 16 weeks of age were divided equally into two groups. One group received a diet supplemented with VC (20 g/d) for 60 days, while other non-supplemented diet fed group served as a control (CON). The temperature humidity index (THI) was recorded and computed during the experiment. From days 0 to 60, the THI exceeded 70. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of each calf at days 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60. Serum albumin and total protein decreased (p
ISSN:1011-2367
1976-5517