Vol. 10, Issue 9, Part D (2025)

Author(s): Monika R Parmar, Mulraj D Odedra, Harish H Savsani, Krishna C Gamit and Harsh R Patel

Abstract: Use of probiotic, prebiotics and combination of it may be a viable option to increase proliferation of commensal bacteria in gastrointestinal tract, modulate feeding behavior, and increase immune function to optimize calf health. Twenty-four weaned Gir calves were distributed into four homogenous groups on the basis of their live body weight and sex. The control (T1) group was offered a basal diet consisting of concentrate, green sorghum and dry fodder without any additional supplementation, while T2, T3 and T4 groups were supplemented basal diet with probiotic @ 10 gm/calf/day, prebiotic @ 10 gm/calf/day, synbiotic @ 20 gm/calf/day, respectively, for a period of 180 days. Treatment effect was non-significant (P?0.05), on value of serum total antioxidant activity of weaned Gir calves. Analysis of variance did not reveal statistically significant (P>0.05) difference in mean value of serum catalase activity among the groups at 0 days, 90th days as well as 180th day of experiment.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i9d.2563