The method of correction of amino acid metabolism of cows in the area of micronutrient deficiency in Ukraine

• Main Author: S. P. Doletsky
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Estonian Academic Agricultural Society 2014-12-01
• Series: Agraarteadus
• Subjects: cow; feed supplement; amino acid; blood nutrients
• Online Access: http://agrt.emu.ee/pdf/2014_2_doletsky.pdf

Using the original method the new effective "Pankorm" feed supplement was developed, made from a pig’s pancreas after extraction of insulin from it. The aim of the study was establishment of preventive action effectiveness of the new "Pankorm" feed supplement for cows in case of amino acid metabolism disorder in their bodies in the area of micronutrient deficiency. For the purpose of conduct of the research a group of 30 cows was formed on the basis of similarity. The control group consisted of animals that received the basic ration. The cows received the feed supplement daily during two months of winter housing season in the amount of 20 percent of the total amount of concentrated feed. the animals that received the "Pankorm" feed supplement during 1.5 months demonstrated a significant reduction of signs of iodine, cobalt and copper deficiency, and normalisation of pulse and breathing rate.