Trace Element Profile of Ducks during Duck Plague Outbreak

D. J. Kalita; J. Barkakati; S. Manoharan; A. Pal

Trace Element Profile of Ducks during Duck Plague Outbreak

Authors

D. J. Kalita Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, Khanapara, Assam, INDIA
J. Barkakati Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, Khanapara, Assam, INDIA
S. Manoharan Centre for Animal Health Studies Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
A. Pal West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA

Keywords:

Trace mineral, duck plague, Pati, Khaki Campbell, Nageswari

Abstract

Serum trace minerals viz. Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu) and Manganese (Mn) level were estimated in Pati, Khaki Campbell and Nageswari ducks of Assam and compared the concentration between healthy and those suffered with duck plague. Significant (P≤ 0.05) reduction in the serum Zn, Fe and Mn in all varieties of ducks during duck plague outbreak. A non-significant decrease in the serum Cu level was also observed during duck plague outbreak. From the present study, it can be concluded that significantly (P<0.05) lower level of Zn, Fe and Mn may act as a contributing factor for duck plague in different varieties of duck.

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Published

31-03-2021

How to Cite

Kalita, D. J., Barkakati, J., Manoharan, S., & Pal, A. (2021). Trace Element Profile of Ducks during Duck Plague Outbreak. International Journal of Livestock Research, 11(3), 79–82. Retrieved from http://ijlr.org/ojs_journal/index.php/ijlr/article/view/997