Effects of Niacin Supplementation on Hematological Profile and Post-Transportation Recovery in Madura Cattle | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences | ||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 November 2025 PDF (607.2 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.420785.3124 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Davin Liuz1; Lilis Khotijah2; Sulistiani Munggaran1; Dilla Mareistia Fassah* 1 | ||
| 1Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University | ||
| 2Department Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study investigated the effects of niacin supplementation (1000 mg/head/day) on the recovery rate of Madura beef cattle after long-distance transportation. A total of 14 Madura bulls (body weight 224.64 ± 13.1 kg) were transported for 12 hours (911 km) and observed for 28 days post-transportation. Cattle were evenly divided into two treatments: control (n=7) and niacin supplementation (n=7). The parameters observed were feed intake, blood glucose level, and hematological profile. Data was analyzed using repeated measures, ANOVA, and independent sample t-tests. Niacin supplementation significantly increased (P<0.05) hematocrit at 14 days post-transportation and decreased monocyte counts on day 7. However, niacin did not affect (P>0.05) feed intake, body weight gain, blood glucose, and other hematological parameters. Over time, neutrophil and eosinophil percentages gradually increase (P<0.05). This study concludes that niacin supplementation at 1000 mg/head/day influenced hematological recovery by modulating monocyte and hematocrit levels but did not impact cattle performance and blood glucose levels. Higher supplementation or prolonged supplementation duration is required to enhance post-transportation recovery in Madura cattle. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Immune modulation; Indigenous cattle; Niacinamide; Performance; Transport stress | ||
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