Effect of apple cider vinegar and Vitamin A on hematological parameters and total immunoglobulin G in sheep: a pilot study

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Document Type : Research Article

Authors

• mohamad tooloei ¹
• Ezatollah Fathi ²
• Arman Shokri ³
• Masoud Alizade ⁴

¹ clinical sciences veterinary faculty . university of tabriz

² Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

³ departement of clinical science, veterinary medicine, university of tehran, tehran, iran

⁴ Graduated from Doctor of veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

10.22067/ijvst.2024.84527.1303

Abstract

Apple cider vinegar is a fermented compound that contains acetic acid, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, organic acids, minerals and vitamins. vitamin A is involved in the development of the immune system and plays regulatory rolses in cellular immune responses and humoral immune processes. we conducted this study with the aim of investigating the effects of apple cider vinegar and vitamin A op hematological parameters and immunoglobulin G in Gezel lambs. 10 healthy Gezel lambs were studied. the lambs were randomly grouped into three groups (control, apple cider vinegar-administrated group, and vitamin A administrated group). hematological parameters were determined by routine hematology. total immunoglobulin G concentration was assed by turbidimetric immunoassay method. white blood cells, lymphocytes, and immunoglobulin G in lambs significantly increased after administration of apple cider vinegar (p<0.05). IgG and lymphocytes significantly higher in lambs under oral administration of apple cider vinegar than lambs in control group (p<0.05). white blood cells, neutrophils and IgG significantle higher in lambs under vitamin A injection than lambs in control group (p<0.05). administrating vitamin A and apple cider vinegar in sheep is safe. they also improve the immune system.

Keywords

• apple cider vinegar
• hematological parameter
• immunoglobulin G
• lamb
• vitamin A

Main Subjects

• Large animal internal medicine

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