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This study aims to evaluate the impact of emulsifier and probiotic supplementation with sodium butyrate on calves' haircoat condition and blood biochemistry.

April 12, 2026Journal of Veterinary and Animal SciencesOpen Access

Effect of feeding emulsifier and probiotic supplement with sodium butyrate on blood biochemical profile and haircoat condition in pre-ruminant crossbred calves

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AMA. P. Megha SBS. J. BunglavanIndian Veterinary Research Institute KAK. Ally

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Feeding regimen shows impacts on biochemical profiles and hair condition in pre-ruminant calves, suggesting improved health management strategies.

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of emulsifier and probiotic supplementation with sodium butyrate on calves' haircoat condition and blood biochemistry.
Conducted a 90-day feeding trial with two treatment groups of calves.
Group T1 received milk replacer with lysolecithin and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
Group T2 received the same diet with sodium butyrate.
Weekly assessment of alopecia using a scoring scale and measurement of blood indices at the end of the trial.
Alopecia occurred in both groups during the second to sixth weeks.
Significant differences in biochemical parameters were observed, though specific stats are incomplete.

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Megha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db35be4fe01fead37c4422 https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2026.57.1.55-60

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Feeding regimen shows impacts on biochemical profiles and hair condition in pre-ruminant calves, suggesting improved health management strategies.

Effect of feeding emulsifier and probiotic supplement with sodium butyrate on blood biochemical profile and haircoat condition in pre-ruminant crossbred calves

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Effect of feeding emulsifier and probiotic supplement with sodium butyrate on blood biochemical profile and haircoat condition in pre-ruminant crossbred calves

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