The association of aloe and β-carotene supplementation improves oxidative stress and inflammatory state in pregnant buffalo cows

Authors

  • P. Lombardi Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • N. Musco Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • M.I. Cutrignelli Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • M.P. Mollica Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cintia, Naples, Italy
  • G. Trinchese Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cintia, Naples, Italy
  • S. Calabrò Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • R. Tudisco Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • M. Grossi Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • V. Mastellone Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • G. Vassalotti Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • M.E. Pero Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy
  • V.M. Morittu Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, Campus “S. Venuta”, VialeEuropa, Germaneto, Catanzaro, Italy
  • F. Infascelli Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via F. Delpino, Naples, Italy

Keywords:

Buffaloes, Bubalus bubalis, Aloe arborescence, β-carotene, Oxidative status, Inflammation

Abstract

The complex polysaccharides of Aloe have been reported to improve immunity and oxidative status either in vitro or in vivo studies. Further, β-carotene has been shown to influence immune function and health in the cow. In this study, the effects of VigoorsanTM, a commercial supplement containing Aloe arborescence and β-carotene, on biochemical profile and oxidative/inflammatory status, were evaluatedin pregnant buffalo cows. VigoorsanTM was supplied (50 g/day/head) to pluriparae buffalo cows for 30 days before delivery. A significant increase of BAP and OXY and a decrease of d-ROMs (P<0.01) were detected in blood from cows supplemented with VigoorsanTM. Further, a decrease of TNF-α, IL1-βand MCP-1 and an increase of IL-10 were showed (P<0.01). Blood chemistry profiles showed no adverse effects on health status. Results showed that VigoorsanTM supplementation improves oxidative and inflammatory status with no negative effects on metabolism in water buffalo cow.

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Buffalo Bulletin Vol.36 No.3

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Published

2017-09-28

How to Cite

Lombardi, P., Musco, N., Cutrignelli, M., Mollica, M., Trinchese, G., Calabrò, S., … Infascelli, F. (2017). The association of aloe and β-carotene supplementation improves oxidative stress and inflammatory state in pregnant buffalo cows. Buffalo Bulletin, 36(3), 497–503. Retrieved from http://kuojs.lib.ku.ac.th/index.php/BufBu/article/view/646

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2017): July-September

Section

Original Article