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

Authors

  • 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

Keywords:

antioxidants, cow, mastitis, retained fetal membranes

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

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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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Achi, N. P., Achi, J. N., Barje, P. P. ., Rekwot, G. Z., Mallam, I. ., & Al-Habib, I. K. (2024). THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANT NUTRIENTS IN RELATION TO BOVINE MASTITIS AND RETAINED FETAL MEMBRANES: A REVIEW. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1136–1140. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6289

Issue

2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

Section

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