Effect of low degradable dietary proteins on hepatic metabolism of early lactating buffaloes

Sikka, P.; Sengar, S. S.; Mudgal, V. D.

doi:1992.5.4.643

Article

Ruminant Nutrition and Forage Utilization

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 1992;5(4): 643-646.
https://doi.org/10.5713/ajas.1992.643 Published online December 1, 1992.

Effect of low degradable dietary proteins on hepatic metabolism of early lactating buffaloes

P. Sikka, S. S. Sengar, V. D. Mudgal

Abstract

Role of low degradable protein in milk production of early lactating Murrah buffaloes has been studied in relation to energy status of test animals. Replacement of conventional concentrate minture with low degradable cotton seed cake resulted in appreciable changes in circulatory transaminases and phosphatase levels. The enzymes viz. glutamate oxaloacetate and glutamate pyruvate transaminase and alkaline phosphatases increased with feeding of said cake indicating stress on hepatic tissue. Animals seemed to overcome stress by feeding enhanced levels of same protein along with improved feed intake, body weight and milk production.

Keywords: Low Degradable Protein; Transaminases; Phosphatase; Early Lactation; Buffalo