Vol. 12, Special Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. Rachana Sharma, Dr. Anjuli Aggarwal and Dr. Mahendra Singh

Abstract:
The study was conducted to elucidate the changes in circulatory plasma levels of hepatic enzymes in fermented potato protein supplemented periparturient Karan fries crossbred cows. Cows (18) were selected from the institute herd, apparently healthy and in advanced state of pregnancy. The cows were randomly divided into 3 groups of 6 cows each, viz. control, treatment-1 (T₁) and treatment-2 (T₂). Control group was fed a control diet as practiced for pregnant cows in NDRI dairy farm. The T₁ and T₂ group was supplemented with fermented potato protein @ 25 gm and 50 gm/day/cow respectively with control diet during day 35 prepartum to day 65 postpartum. Plasma samples collected were analyzed for alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST). The ALT, AST and ALP levels were significantly (p<0.05) lower in T₂ group as compared to control group. The study indicated that fermented potato protein supplementation @ 50 gm/day lowers the hepatic enzymes in blood plasma, improves the health condition of liver and prevents oxidative damage of liver.