Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Thrissur (2024)

01/08/2023

REVIEW ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Current Status of Antimicrobial Use in Animals
Sushim Kumar Gupta, Rosslyn Biggs and Akhilesh Ramachandran
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doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.283-298

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):283 - 298

Author Details

Sushim Kumar Gupta : Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma StateUniversity, 1950 W Farm Rd, Stillwater, OK 74078

Rosslyn Biggs : Academic Center Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078

Akhilesh Ramachandran : Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma StateUniversity, 1950 W Farm Rd, Stillwater, OK 74078

Article History

Received: 10.06.2023 Accepted: 25.06.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: Akhilesh Ramachandran

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Gupta, S. K., Biggs, R. and Ramachandran, A. 2023. Current Status of Antimicrobial Use in Animals. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2): 283-298

ABSTRACT

Antimicrobials are used for preventing and treating infectious diseases in animals and humans. In animals they are also commonly used to improve productivity and welfare. The overuse or misuse of antimicrobials can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which can have serious implications on both human and animal health. It is important to increase AMR awareness and coordinated surveillance at the global, continental, and national levels to quantify antimicrobial usage and monitor AMR spread. This will help to formulate better and effective strategies and policies for the judicious use of antimicrobials and combat AMR.

Keywords: Antimicrobials, resistance, food animals, companion animals, surveillance, AMR

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Evaluation of physio-biochemical changes in pre-partum stage of transition Deoni cows
M.J. Sanap, N.Z. Gaikwad, V.M. Salunke and M.M. Vaidya
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtoxr.pdf?t=rxtoxr
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.299-304

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):299 - 304

Author Details

M.J. Sanap : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry College of Veterinary and Animal Sceicnes, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

N.Z. Gaikwad : Professor, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary and Animal Sceicnes, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

V.M. Salunke : Deputy Director of Research, Instructional Livestock Farm complexes, Udgir

M.M. Vaidya : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Article History

Received: 10.04.2022 Accepted: 15.05.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: M.J. Sanap

e-mail : [email protected],

Citation: Sanap, M.J., Gaikwad, N.Z., Salunke, V.M. and Vaidya, M.M. 2023. Evaluation of physiobiochemical changes in pre-partum stage of transition Deoni cows. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):299-304

ABSTRACT

The present study was undertaken to determine the physiological status in pre-partumstage of transition Deoni cows. Animals were screened and selected on the basis of artificial insemination and pregnancy records maintained at the Instructional Livestock Farm Complex (ILFC) and Sub centre, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir (M.S.). Total eighteen transition (3 weeks-prepartum) Deoni cows, of between eight to twelve years of age, were selected for the study and maintained on similar management practices. Biochemical variables including calcium, phosphorus, Ca:P ratio, magnesium, glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, A/G ration, urea, creatinine, total bilirubin were estimated in pre-partum transition Deoni cows and were compared with healthy non-pregnant control. The haematological indices like white blood cells (WBC), lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, red blood cells (RBC), were determined and compared with healthy non pregnant control. Result of study revealed that mineral status such as serum calcium and phosphorus was significantly (P

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Process standardisation of fat replaced dietetic chhanakulfi using response surface methodology
M.R. Aswathy, S.N. Rajakumar, Dinker singh, M.P. Divya and C.H. Aysha
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtp0g.pdf?t=rxtp0g
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.305-312

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):305 - 312

Author Details

M.R. Aswathy : M-Tech Scholar, Dept. of Dairy Technology, VergheseKurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651.

S.N. Rajakumar : Professor and Head, Dept. of Dairy Technology, VergheseKurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651.

Dinker singh : Assistant professor, Dept. of Dairy Technology, VergheseKurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651

M.P. Divya : Assistant p rofessor, Dept. of Dairy Chemistry, VergheseKurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651.

C.H. Aysha : Assistant professor, Dept of Food Microbiology, VergheseKurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651.

Article History

Received: 04.05.2022 Accepted: 23.03.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: M.R. Aswathy

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Aswathy, M. R., Rajkumar,S.N., Singh, D., Divya, M.P and Aysha.C.H. 2023. Process standardization of fat replaced dietetic chhanakulfi using response surface methodology. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):305-312

ABSTRACT

Kulfi is an indigenous dairy product popular in northern part of India, often called the Indian ice-cream. It is a product that is relished by consumers of all ages and is gaining popularity in the current scenario. Kulfi’s high calorific value and sugar content make it unsuitable for diabetics and diet-conscious people. The present study was to optimize the preparation of fat replaced dietetic chhanakulfi by response surface methodology (RSM). It was prepared by using skim milk, low fat chhana, inulin (as fat mimetic), sucralose (as low-calorie sweetener) and lutein ester (as colourant and antioxidant). Based on preliminary trials the range of addition of inulin, low fat chhana, sucralose and lutein ester were selected as 3.3-8 per cent, 15-22.5 per cent, 200-300 ppm and 1.3-2.0 mg per 100gof the mix respectively. Computation of the optimised composition was done with these four variables and four responses consisting of sensory characteristics. The responses studied were flavour, body and texture, colour and appearance, overall acceptability using Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) of RSM. The composition with highest desirability of 89 per centwas obtained for 6.34 per cent of inulin, 22.5 per cent, of low fat chhana, 243ppm of sucralose and 1.65mg lutein ester per 100g of the mix. The standardised product was analysed for its proximate composition which were, 1.22±0.25% fat, 9.26±0.66% protein and an energy value of 152±0.32kcal/g.Kulfi thus prepared had low calorie and was protein rich.

Keywords: Kulfi, dietetic, RSM, inulin, low fat chhana, lutein ester, sucralose

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Detection of carbapenem resistant Escherichia coli in cattle and pigs
P. R. Sandeep , R. Ambily , A. Irshad and S. Joseph
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtqmz.pdf?t=rxtqmz
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.313-321

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):313 - 321

Author Details

P. R. Sandeep : M.Sc Scholar, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur - 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

R. Ambily : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur - 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

A. Irshad : Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur - 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

S. Joseph : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur - 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

Article History

Received: 07.05.202 Accepted: 25.01.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: P. R. Sandeep

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Sandeep, P.R., Ambily, R., Irshad.A and Joseph , S. 2023. Detection of carbapenem resistant Escherichia coli in cattle and pigs. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):313-321

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to detect the presence of carbapenem resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) in cattle and pigs. Altogether, 100 samples were collected, 50 each from cattle and pigs including mastitic milk and faecal samples from healthy as well as diarrhoeic cattle and faecal samples and slaughter specimens from pigs. Bacteria were isolated from the samples and antibiotic sensitivity test was carried out. Eight isolates of E. coli were obtained from cattle and 15 isolates from pigs. The phenotypic resistance patterns against carbapenems (ertapenem, imipenem and meropenem) were analysed. In cattle, the four isolates from milk were observed to be sensitive to all the three carbapenems whereas, all the isolates obtained from faecal samples were resistant to all the three carbapenems. The four faecal and three intestinal isolates of E. coli from pigs showed sensitivity to all the three carbapenems. From a total of 10 faecal samples from pigs, four, three and one isolates showed resistance to ertapenem, imipenem and meropenem respectively. Among five isolates from intestine, one isolate showed resistance to ertapenem and imipenem and no isolate showed resistance to meropenem. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was carried out to find the presence of carbapenem resistance genes (blaSHV, blaCTX, blaTEM and blaNDM) in all the 23 isolates and the results revealed that seven (58.3 per cent) E. coli isolates carried blaSHV gene and four (33.3 per cent) contained blaCTX gene which encodes carbapenem resistant enzymes. Antibiogram using 14 commonly used antimicrobial agents revealed varied multidrug resistant patterns among the E. coli isolates.

Keywords: Antibiogram, carbapenem resistance, Escherichia coli, multidrug resistance

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Effect of nano zinc supplementation on serum biochemical and mineral levels in Malabari kids fed on complete rations with varying energy levels
P. Satish Reddy, A. Deepa, K. Ally, R. Thirupathy Venkatachalapathy and K. Lalu
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtr99.pdf?t=rxtr99
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.322-329

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):322 - 329

Author Details

P. Satish Reddy : MVSc Scholar, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

A. Deepa : Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

K. Ally : Professor and Head, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

R. Thirupathy Venkatachalapathy : Professor, Department of Animal genetics and breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

K. Lalu : Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Dairy Husbandry, CDST, Thiruvanthapuram

Article History

Received: 01.07.2022 Accepted: 15.11.2022 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: P. Satish Reddy

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Reddy, P. S., Deepa, A., Ally, K., Venketachalapathy, T and Lalu, K. 2023. Effect of nano zinc supplementation on serum biochemical and mineral levels in Malabari kids fed on complete rations with varying energy levels. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):322-329

ABSTRACT

A study was conducted to assess the effect of dietary supplementation of nano zinc oxide (Zn) on mineral retention and serum mineral levels of Malabari kids. Fifteen Malabari kids of 2-3 months of age were randomly allotted to three dietary treatments with five replicates in each. The dietary treatments were: T1 (Control)- Complete feed containing CP- 14%, TDN- 70%, T2- Complete feed containing CP-14%, TDN- 65% with supplementation of 20 ppm nano zinc, T3 – Complete feed containing CP- 14%, TDN- 60% with supplementation of 20 ppm nano zinc for a period of 90 days. Blood was collected subjected to assess serum mineral status and serum biochemical analysis at end of trial. Serum zinc levels were significantly higher (p0.05) on haemoglobin (g/dL), serum glucose, total protein, globulin and serum enzymes like ALT (IU/L), AST (IU/L), ALP (IU/L) and creatinine (mg/dL) levels. The study concluded that nano zinc supplementation to complete ration having lower energy (60 % TDN or 65 % TDN) in kids did not alter the serum calcium, phosphorous, copper , manganese and serum biochemical parameters while significantly (p

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Evaluation of haematological and serum biochemical profile of geriatric dogs undergoing a multimodal anaesthesia protocol
Aiswarya C. Babu, Soumya Ramankutty, Sudheesh S. Nair, Varuna P. Panicker and K.D. John Martin
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtrea.pdf?t=rxtrea
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.330-335

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):330 - 335

Author Details

Aiswarya C. Babu: M.V.Sc scholar, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

Soumya Ramankutty : Assstant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

Sudheesh S. Nair : Assstant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

Varuna P. Panicker : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

K.D. John Martin : Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

Article History

Received: 02.09.2022 Accepted: 07.01.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: Aiswarya C. Babu

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Babu, A.C., Ramankutty, S., Nair, S.S., Panicker, V.P. and Martin, K.D.J. 2023. Evaluation of haematological and serum biochemical profile of geriatric dogs undergoing a multimodal anaesthesia protocol. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):330-335

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted on six geriatric dogs belonging to different breeds presented for various surgical procedures at the Veterinary hospitals of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, at Mannuthy and Kokkalai. Before undergoing anaesthesia, all dogs underwent complete clinical examination and pre-anaesthetic evaluation. All the animals were administered a multimodal anaesthetic protocol with inj. dexmedetomidine and inj. buprenorphine as preanaesthetics. A combination of injection diazepam and propofol was given for induction which was followed by inj. ketamine and inj. lignocaine for analgesia. Maintenance of anaesthesia was carried out by sevoflurane along with ketamine-lignocaine CRI for providing analgesia. Studies on haematology and serum biochemistry were carried out prior to premedication, during maintenance and following anaesthesia recovery. Organ functions were well preserved with the current multimodal anaesthetic technique in geriatric dogs.

Keywords: Geriatric dogs, multimodal anesthesia, sevoflurane

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023
Observations on tiletamine-zolazepambutorphanol- dexmedetomidine anaesthesia in six dogs undergoing various surgeries
Sruthi Chandramohan, S. Sooryadas , P. T. Dinesh , N. S. Jineshkumar , V. Remya, S. Anoop and P. Vinu David
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_ry4twk.pdf?t=ry4twl
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.336-342

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):336 - 342

Author Details

Sruthi Chandramohan : MVSc Scholar, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

S. Sooryadas : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

P. T. Dinesh : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

N. S. Jineshkumar : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

V. Remya : Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

S. Anoop : Professor and Head,Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

P. Vinu David : Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad - 673 576, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

Article History

Received: 27.10.2022 Accepted: 16.02.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: S. Sooryadas

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Chandramohan, S., Sooryadas, S., Dinesh, P.T., Jineshkumar, N.S., Remya, V., Anoop, S. and David, V.P. 2023. Observations on tiletamine-zolazepam-butorphanol-dexmedetomidine anaesthesia in six dogs undergoing various surgeries. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):336-342

ABSTRACT

Six client-owned dogs which underwent various surgical procedures under multimodal general anaesthesia with meloxicam premedication (0.2mg/kg IM), and induction thirty minutes later with a combination of tiletamine-zolazepam (2 mg/kg), butorphanol (0.2 mg/kg) and dexmedetomidine (5 mcg/kg) and administered intramuscularly, were studied. The signs of sedation and induction of anaesthesia, and their respective times of onset were observed and recorded. All animals received 100% oxygen through an endotracheal tube connected to a breathing circuit of anaesthesia machine. The quality of induction, quality of surgical anaesthesia and response to intraoperative surgical stimuli were noted and recorded. Prolongation of general anaesthesia, when anaesthesia becomes lighter, was done using isoflurane in oxygen with or without propofol. All observations were recorded, and the findings are reported here.

Keywords: Multimodal general anaesthesia, tiletamine-zolazepam, butorphanol, dexmedetomidine, isoflurane

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023
Effect of feeding complete diets containing spent cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds on serum biochemical parameters of Malabari kids
Salur Srihitha, V. Dildeep, K. Ally, S.J. Bunglavan and K.A. Bindu
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtsu0.pdf?t=rxtsu0
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.343-347

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):343-347

Author Details

Salur Srihitha : MVSc Scholar, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

V. Dildeep : Associate Professor and Head, Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhy

K. Ally : Professor and Head, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

S.J. Bunglavan : Assistant Professor, ULF & FRDS, Mannuthy

K.A. Bindu : Professor and Head, University Goat and Sheep Farm, Mannuthy

Article History

Received: 31.10.2022 Accepted: 28.11.2022 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: V. Dildeep

e-mail : [email protected],

Citation: Srihitha, S., Dildeep, V., Ally, K., Bunglavan, S.J. and Bindu, K.A. 2023. Effect of feeding complete diets containing spent cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds on serum biochemical parameters of Malabari kids. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):343-347

ABSTRACT

A feeding trial of three months was conducted in goat kids to study the effect of feeding complete diets containing spent cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds on haematological and serum biochemical parameters. Eighteen weaned Malabari kids of three to four months of age were selected from University Goat and Sheep Farm and randomly allotted to three dietary treatments. T1 (Control)- Complete feed containing 16 per cent CP and 60 per cent TDN, T2- Complete feed incorporating 10 per cent spent cumin seeds and T3 – Complete feed incorporating 20 per cent spent cumin seeds. All the dietary treatments were isocaloric and isonitrogenous and the kids were fed as per ICAR standards (ICAR, 2013). The haematological and serum biochemical parameters like haemoglobin, serum total protein, calcium, phosphorus, albumin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine were analysed at the end of feeding trial and the values were similar between the treatment groups. But the AST concentration was significantly higher in T3 compared to T1 and T2; however, the values were within the normal range reported for species. Therefore, it could be concluded that spent cumin seeds can be included in complete feed ration without having any adverse effects on serum biochemical parameters of Malabari kids at 10 or 20 per cent level.

Keywords: Complete diets, spent cumin seeds, serum biochemical parameters

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023
Assessment of nutrient digestibility in four dry dog foods containing different levels of protein, fat and carbohydrate
Prem Akhil, K. Ally , K. S. Ajith, Rani Jasmine and T. Sathu
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxtsyt.pdf?t=rxtsyt
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.348-353

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):348 - 353

Author Details

Prem Akhil : MVSc Scholar, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

K. Ally : Professor and Head, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

K. S. Ajith : Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

Rani Jasmine : Assistant professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

T. Sathu : Associate Professor, Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.

Article History

Received: 03.11.2022 Accepted: 16.01.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: K. Ally

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation: Akhil, P., Ally, K., Ajith, K.S., Jasmine, R. and Sathu, T. 2023. Assessment of nutrient digestibility in four dry dog foods containing different levels of protein, fat and carbohydrate. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):348-353

ABSTRACT

A study was undertaken in switch over design to find out the effects of four different treatment combinations of protein, fat and carbohydrates in dry dog foods on the apparent digestibility of nutrients. Four medium sized healthy adult nondescript dogs of about one to two years of age and around 10 to 15 kg body weight were selected and allotted to four dietary treatments- T1 (40 per cent CP, 23 per cent fat, 30 per cent carbohydrate and 3626 kcal ME), T2 (35 per cent CP, 20 per cent fat, 38 per cent carbohydrate and 3528 kcal ME), T3 (26 per cent CP, 15 per cent fat, 52 per cent carbohydrate and 3475 kcal ME) and T4 (20 per cent CP, 11 per cent fat 62 per cent carbohydrate and 3370 kcal ME). The feeding trial was conducted in switch over model of design with one week in between the periods to nullify carry over effect. Results revealed that levels of nutrients in diet had a significant influence on nutrient digestibility in the experimental animals. Among the dietary treatments, T1 with higher fat and protein levels had better dry matter digestibility while T3 diet containing 26 per cent protein, 15 per cent fat and 52 per cent carbohydrate had better crude protein and ether extract digestibility, hence can be recommended.

Keywords: Dry dog food, nutrients, levels of protein, fat and carbohydrate, digestibility

01/08/2023

RESEARCH ARTICLE Vol. 54- Issue-2 - April - June-2023

Evaluation of serum mineral status in dermatological disorders of dogs
G. Srujana Sai, V. Babitha, V. Ramnath, V. Beena and N. Madhavan Unny
Article URL : https://jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_rxttjy.pdf?t=rxttjy
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.354-359

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2023.54(2):354 - 359

Author Details

G. Srujana Sai : MVSc Scholar, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

V. Babitha : Associate Professor, Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhy

V. Ramnath : Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

V. Beena : Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

N. Madhavan Unny : Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680 651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India

Article History

Received: 03.11.2022 Accepted: 23.01.2023 Published online: 30.06.2023

Corresponding author: V. Babitha

e-mail : [email protected]

Citation:Srujana G.S., Babitha V., Ramnath V., Beena V. and Madhavan Unny N. 2023. Evaluation of serum mineral status in dermatological disorders in dogs. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 54(2):354-359

ABSTRACT

The study was undertaken to evaluate serum mineral status, specifically zinc, copper and selenium in dogs affected with dermatological disorders in comparison to normal healthy dogs. The study included 40 dogs of 2-5 years of age with skin diseases presented to University Veterinary Hospitals at Mannuthy and Kokkalai under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, and ten apparently healthy dogs brought to the hospital for routine health check-up which served as control. Serum concentrations of the three minerals were compared not only between normal and dogs with skin diseases as a whole but also between individual skin diseases- six different skin diseases- with the control group. On comparing the dogs with skin ailments (n=40) and control group, the serum mineral levels analysed through Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) revealed that the concentration of zinc was significantly lower (p