effect of inorganic and organic trace mineral supplementation on some hematological and biochemical parameters in the serum of Romanov rams

Document Type : Full Research Paper

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1 .Department of Animal Science, faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

2 Department of Animal Science, faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.

3 Department of Animal Science, faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Trace mineral elements play a crucial role in maintaining health, natural metabolic balance, and the growth of livestock. These minerals are involved in all biochemical mechanisms as structural elements and as regulators in almost all metabolic processes; they are present in most cells of the body either as catalysts or as components of enzymatic systems.
Goals: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of inorganic and organic trace mineral supplementation on some hematological and biochemical parameters in the serum of Romanov rams.
Materials and methods: The study was conducted using 18 Romanov rams with an average weight of 57.5 ± 2.5 kg and an average age of 2.5 years, arranged in a completely randomized design with three treatments (1: control, 2: inorganic, and 3: organic) and six replications. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of the rams on days 0, 40, and 80 of the experiment to evaluate hematological and biochemical parameters.
Results: The results showed that hemoglobin, monocytes, and cholesterol levels were significantly higher in the inorganic and organic treatments compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Additionally, aspartate aminotransferase levels were significantly lower in the inorganic and organic treatments compared to the control group (P < 0.05), while other parameters were not affected by the experimental treatments.
Conclusion: Overall, the results of this study indicate that the supplementation of trace elements, regardless of their type (inorganic or organic), can influence certain hematological and biochemical parameters related to health in rams.

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Veterinary Research & Biological Products
Volume 38, Issue 3
October 2025
Pages 37-45

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History

  • Receive Date: 13 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 04 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 08 March 2025

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