Abstract
The article presents data on research into the influence of a mineral-vitamin premix on the clinical condition, erythropoiesis and the metabolism (macro- and micro-elemental, vitaminic, proteinaceous, enzymic) of Hucul breed mares in the last trimester of pregnancy. The Marmix premix contains: vitamins – А, D3, Е, В1, В2, В12, pantothenic and ascorbic acids, niacin, biotin; nonorganic compounds of microelements – sulphate of cobalt, copper, zinc, iron, manganese; potassium iodide, sodium selenite; amino acids – lysine, threonine, methionine.The usage of the mineral-vitaminic premix Marmix on pregnant mares during 60 days causes recovery of clinical status, erythropoiesis, raises the level of the cobalt (by 45.9%) and copper (by 2.15 times), normalizes the calcium-phosphorus ratio, raises the phosphorus level in the blood (by 17.7%), raises vitamin А (by 2.5 times) and tocopherol (by 2.02 times), total protein (by 27.7%), decreases the level of urea (by 42.2%), activity of AspAT [aspartate transaminase or aspartate aminotransferase] (by 42.9%) and AlAT [alanine transaminase] (by 44.9%) and alkaline phosphatase (by 43.7%). The research conducted contributes to improvements in the study of the pathogenesis of microelementosis of mares and develops an efficient way of treating and preventing the development of microelementosis among these animals.
Highlights
Hucul horses should no doubt be considered as one of the national treasures of Ukraine (Stefurak, 2004; Golovach еt al., 2005)
On the basis of the research conducted we developed the compound of mineral-vitamin premix MVP Marmix (Shherbatyj and Slivinska 2013), and experimentally proved its treatment and prevention efficiency
The study of erythropoiesis indicators showed no positive changes in the control group of mares: the number of erythrocytes did not change, and the content of hemoglobin decreased (P < 0.05)
Summary
Hucul horses should no doubt be considered as one of the national treasures of Ukraine (Stefurak, 2004; Golovach еt al., 2005). The Hucul horse is a true mountain breed These animals are often used for work in forests, and for riding and carrying loads via mountain paths, for this relatively small horse is strong, resistant to diseases and can live outdoors all year long. It is indispensable in mountains because it is highly resilient and can maintain high speed on the slopes and dangerous mountain paths. Because of its calm temper and behaviour, good physical capacities, this horse is used for riding, equestrian sports, tourism and hippotherapy (a form of treatment which uses horses) in many countries of Europe (Clarke еt al., 1987; Barton еt al., 2003; Stefurak, 2004; Fielding еt al., 2009)
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