Veterinary Science & Technology

Naranjo-Quintero Y

Publications

• Research Article
  Effect of Parenteral Supplementation with a Mineral Compound of Cu, Zn, Mn on Bovine Mastitis
  Author(s): Insua AD, Noval-Artiles E, Garcia-Díaz R, Naranjo-Quintero Y and Nickli-Domer RInsua AD, Noval-Artiles E, Garcia-Díaz R, Naranjo-Quintero Y and Nickli-Domer R
  
  The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of supplementing an injectable compound of Cu, Zn and Mn on bovine mastitis. The investigation was carried out in the dairy farms of San Quintín (Lat. 22.4070, Long. 80.0448) and Tres Caminos (Lat. 22.4019, Long. 80.0563) of “Desembarco de Granma”, Plant and Livestock Company, Yabu of Santa Clara during the dry period. The animals used were crossbreeds of Holstein and zebu, these animals were milked two times daily and fed with CT-115 and natural grasses. 5 mL of the injectable compound (50 mg Cu, 100 mg of Zn and 50 mg Mn) was administered parentally to the cows in production and the cows in the last trimester of gestation, with repetitions every two months until three applications were completed. In the animals treated the prevalence and indice of subclinical mastitis was reduced significantly (P< 0.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000492

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