Green tea as a supportive treatment for respiratory disorders in calves
Joint Authors
Mutawalli, Ali M.
al-Shahawi, Ibrahim I.
Abu Bakr, Zayd M.
Source
Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 52, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2017), pp.118-124, 7 p.
Publisher
Alexandria University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2017-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
90 Friesian calves belonging to Alexandria governorates, Egypt, included in this study and classified into 3 groups, group A: Consist of 20 apparently clinically healthy calves kept as a control, group B: contains 35 calves shows respiratory manifestation, treated with traditional therapy, group C: includes 35 calves exhibit signs of respiratory affection, treated with the same traditional drugs in addition to green tea extract (GTE).
Complete early rapid recovery observed in group C than traditionally treated calves.
Significant changes in serum creatinine and activity of AST and ALT were observed in group B and C in comparison with healthy calves.
There were a significant decreases in the mean values of total antioxidant capacity, catalase activity, reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity and super oxide dismutase (SOD) activity in group B in comparing with control animals and group (C), while the same previously mentioned values showed a significant increase in group C in comparing with group A and B.
On the other hand there is a significant increase and significant decrease in the activity of lipid peroxidase in group B and C, respectively when comparing with control group and with each other.
The investigation revealed a significant decreases in the mean values of sodium and chloride with significant increase in potassium level in group B when compared with both control calves and group (C), while the same previously mentioned elements showed non-significant changes in group C when compared with the other two groups.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mutawalli, Ali M.& al-Shahawi, Ibrahim I.& Abu Bakr, Zayd M.. 2017. Green tea as a supportive treatment for respiratory disorders in calves. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 52, no. 1, pp.118-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1328218
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mutawalli, Ali M.…[et al.]. Green tea as a supportive treatment for respiratory disorders in calves. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 52, no. 1 (Jan. 2017), pp.118-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1328218
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mutawalli, Ali M.& al-Shahawi, Ibrahim I.& Abu Bakr, Zayd M.. Green tea as a supportive treatment for respiratory disorders in calves. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2017. Vol. 52, no. 1, pp.118-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1328218
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 123-124
Record ID
BIM-1328218