Authors : Haili Li, Keling Wang, Limin Lang, Yali Lan, Zihua Hou, Lixian Zhang, Wenhao Zhu, Qi Yang, Qinfan Li and Jianhua Wang
Abstract: This study discuses the effect use of feeding Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block (UMMB) as an alternative supplements on the pica symptom of Limousin cattle. Thirty indigenous pica cattle were chosen from Ningnan mountainous district Guyuan City on the basis of similar bodyweight. The Ningnan mountainous district cattle produce was limited by harsh environments and nutritional factors. Especially the forage quality and availability are affecting nutrient intake. Forage was reduced during winter and early spring of the year. A background of these blocks manufacturing process and their effect on pica symptom of cattle are reported. Sixty cattle were randomly divided equally into control and UMMB treatment supplemental groups. Both groups have the same forage except the treatment group was free access to supplement with UMMB. The experiment lasted for 30 days. The content of mineral elements (Se, Zn, Cu, Co, I, Ca, P) in blood in the experiment group were significantly increased contrast with control group (p<0.05) after feeding the UMMB. The activity of Ceruloplasmin (CP), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Lactate Dehydrogenate (LDH) in the serum of experimental group were significantly increased contrast with control group (p<0.05). The content of mineral elements (Se, Zn, Cu, Co) on feather in the experiment group were significantly increased contrast with control group (p<0.05). According to the field observation and stock owner reflect, the pica symptom was disappeared in the treatment group after feeding UMMB 3 days and the intake and drinking have significantly increased. Cattle have the symptom of pica and the hair was coarseness and lackluster before experiment in the experiment group. The symptom of pica was gradually disappeared and the appearances of cattle were dramatically changed with feeding the UMMB. Furthermore, the color of hair was brightness and bushy and the cattle was in good condition in the treatment group after feeding UMMB. But the hair of the cattle in the control group was sparseness and dirty. The symptom of pica was all disappeared which means the UMMB was an effectively in treated cattle pica. So, the UMMB can be as an effective way mineral supplement and treatment in cattle pica.
Haili Li, Keling Wang, Limin Lang, Yali Lan, Zihua Hou, Lixian Zhang, Wenhao Zhu, Qi Yang, Qinfan Li and Jianhua Wang, 2014. Study the Use of Urea Molasses Mltinutrient Block on Pica Symptom of Cattle. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 13: 152-158.