Effect of Area Specific Mineral Mixture on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Milk Yield in Dairy Cattle

Chhattisgarh is Central Indian state with tropical climate and paddy is the principal crop with other major crops as coarse grains, wheat, maize, groundnut, pulses and oilseeds. Agro-climatically, Chhattisgarh may be divided into 3 distinct zones viz. plain, plateau and northern hills. The varying agro climatic conditions, topography and soil type of Chhattisgarh are responsible for varying mineral composition of feed/fodder plants of different regions. Nature of soil like pH, salinity, alkalization and organic matter content, season or climate, agricultural practices contribute to the effects of soil on plant mineral content [1], adjusting the availability of minerals to livestock and reflecting the production performance of animals. So, the mineral status of soil does not necessarily indicate either the rate of mineral uptake by plants or their subsequent intake and utilization by animals Mineral deficiency in livestock animals is responsible for poor growth, deficiency disease, decreased milk yield, reproductive disorders, and decreased immunity. During the past decade, significant advances have been made in understanding the effects of trace-element supplements on the milk production of dairy cows Data regarding the role of mineral supplementation affecting milk yield performance in cattle is scant. Supplementation of all the elements in diet may not be desirable always, because many of them such as Mg, S, K, I, Co, Fe and Mn are present in required concentrations in feeds and fodders of specific areas. Significant changes in major physiological and biochemical parameters have been observed due to deficiencies of minerals like Ca, Cu and Zn. So, the present study was planned to evaluate the effect of area specific mineral mixtures on serum constituents in different agro climatic zones of Chhattisgarh.