Effects of three sources of chromium on growth traits, fermentation parameters, protozoa population and some blood metabolites in Mehraban male lambs

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1 Razi University

2 PhD Candidate in Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of three sources of chromium (Nano-Cr, Met-Cr and Bonza-Cr) on growth performance, ruminal fermentation, some blood metabolites and rumen protozoan population in Mehraban fattening lambs. Twenty-eight lambs 7 month of age (mean body weight of 27.30 ± 3.98 kg), were randomly allocated to four dietary treatments for 63 days during winter season, -6 to 15 centigrade, using completely randomized design. The feed conversion ratio of Cr supplemented groups were not different from that of control group (P=0.11). The gas production, organic matter degradability and metabolizable energy in lambs receiving Met-Cr and Cr-Bonza on day 60 were higher than those of other groups (P˂0.001). The ammonia nitrogen decreased (P˂0.05) in lambs receiving Met-Cr and Bon-Cr compared to other groups on days 40 and 60 of experiment. Total volatile fatty acids of rumen liquor of lambs supplemented with Cr were increased (P=0.03) compare to control on day 40 of experiment. The protozoa count did not influence due to incorporation of Cr to diet (P>0.05). The serum albumin of lambs received Nano-Cr and blood urea concentration of Cr supplemented animals were affected (p < 0.05). The overall results indicated that the addition of Met-Cr and Bonza-Cr increased the growth of lambs, but it did not affect the population of protozoa and gross profits.

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Animal Sciences Journal
Volume 32, Issue 123
September 2019
Pages 149-166

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