Effect of Supplementation of Asparagus racemosus on Milk Production in Jersey Crossbred Cows during Peripartum Period

Author: Guru D.V. Pandiyan, V. Leela, S. Eswari, M. Ramachandran, V. Ranganathan and P. Visha

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Abstract

The impact of Asparagus racemosus supplementation on milk yield and composition in Jersey crossbred cows during the peripartum period was studied. Twelve crossbred cows in the last trimester of pregnancy were randomly assigned into two groups, as control and experiment. Experimental animals were given 100mg/kg body weight for 4 weeks before parturition and @200mg/kg body weight post-partum for 4 weeks after parturition of Asparagus racemosus root powder. The research was carried out over a period of three months. The amount of milk produced was recorded daily. The composition of each animal's milk was analyzed on a weekly basis. The mean milk yield and mean milk protein were increased significantly (p<0.01) in the experimental group. The mean milk fat and milk SNF were increased significantly (p<0.05) in the experimental group. The mean milk lactose increased in the experimental group non-significantly. Supplementation with Asparagus racemosus substantially improved milk yield and milk composition in the present study. It can be used to alleviate the metabolic stress in lactating Jersey crossbred cows during the peripartum period.

Keywords

Galactagogue, Herbal, Lactation, Shatavari, postpartum, Metabolic, Stress

Conclusion

Asparagus racemosus can be supplemented to alleviate metabolic stress and maintains productivity in lactating Jersey crossbred animals during the peripartum period.

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Guru D.V. Pandiyan, V. Leela, S. Eswari, M. Ramachandran, V. Ranganathan and P. Visha (2023). Effect of Supplementation of Asparagus racemosus on Milk Production in Jersey Crossbred Cows during Peripartum Period. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 624-627.