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Investigates dietary Chandrasoor effects on milk's minerals and antioxidants in lactating cattle, suggesting benefits for milk quality.
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of Chandrasoor (Lepidium sativum) on the mineral and antioxidant profile of milk in lactating Tharparkar cattle. A total of 12 lactating Tharparkar cattle were selected from Shree Pinjrapole Gaushala, Sanganer, Jaipur, and randomly divided into two groups (G1 and G2). G1 group was fed a basal diet formulated as per ICAR (2013) standards, consisting of wheat straw, green fodder, and a balanced readymade concentrate. In contrast, the G2 group received an additional 150 g/day/animal of Chandrasoor seeds along with the basal diet. Minerals analysis of milk indicated a significant increase in calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe) in the Chandrasoor-supplemented group as compared to the control. Although phosphorus (P) and magnesium (Mg) levels showed a numerical increase, the differences were not statistically significant. Antioxidant assays, including DPPH, ABTS, total phenol, FRAP, and total flavonoids, exhibited a significant enhancement in the supplemented group, suggesting improved oxidative stability of milk. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that dietary supplementation of Chandrasoor at 150 g/day/animal significantly improves Ca, Fe, and antioxidant activity in milk, making it a promising feed additive for enhancing milk quality.
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