Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E Injection during Transition Period on Serum Protein Parameters of Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Reared Under Semi- intensive System

Abstract

Transition period is defined as a stressful condition leads to an increase in oxidative stress biomarkers, which interferes with intracellular homeostasis. Therefore, transition period has been considered as one of the most critical periods for health and productivity in female camels. In biological systems, selenium (Se) and vitamin E (Vit E) are used as antioxidants in order to minimize cellular damage caused by endogenous peroxides. In farm animals, supplementation with Se +vit E during transition period caused a significant enhancement in the metabolism as indicated by increasing in serum proteins parameters; therefore, the study was aimed to investigate the effect of intramuscular injection of Se +vit E during transition period on serum protein parameters in dromedary camels. ...