Nutritional Effect on Immunity of Animals

Authors

  • Suresh Nipane Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Animal Nutrition, Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
  • S. B. Kawitkar Professor & Head, Department of Animal Nutrition, Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
  • A. P. Dhok Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
  • S. V. Chopde Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
  • M. R. Jawale Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
  • S. R. Lende Farm Assistant, Department of Animal Nutrition, Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur, Maharashtra Animal, and Fishery Science University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20220504112747%20

Keywords:

Deficiency, Immune system, Nutrition

Abstract

Nutrition is an important component in maintaining good health. Various nutrients are essential for maintaining a functional immune system. Fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals enhance s the production and activity of cytokines which are chemical signaling molecules that regulate s the immune response.    Complex inter-relationships exist among certain micronutrients, immune function and disease resistance in animals Chromium supplementation has been found to improve cell-mediated and humoral immune responses. Selenium and vitamin E enhances the ability of isolated neutrophils to kill bacteria. Copper enhances the production of antibodies, cell-mediated immunity, interferon, and tumour necrosis factor by mononuclear cells. Zin c plays an important role in maintaining innate immunity.  Cobalt deficiency has been associated with reduced resistance to parasitic infestation. Vitamin A-deficient animals are more susceptible to various types of infections. Antioxidant properties of β-Carotene affect immune function and disease resistance independent of its role as a precursor of vitamin A.

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30-04-2022

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Nipane, S., Kawitkar, S. B. ., Dhok, A. P. ., Chopde, S. V. ., Jawale, M. R. . ., & Lende, S. R. . (2022). Nutritional Effect on Immunity of Animals. International Journal of Livestock Research, 12(4), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20220504112747