Optimal nutrition is essential for maintaining productivity and health in lactating dairy cows. The present field study evaluated the effect of a Herbo-Mineral Powder (HMP), consisting of multivitamins, trace minerals, and herbal ingredients, on productivity and selected health parameters in milking cows under field conditions. A 45-day self-control trial was conducted in 33 multiparous lactating cows administered HMP orally at 50 g/day/animal in addition to routine feeding practices. Parameters evaluated included feed intake, dung consistency, rumen motility, activity level, milk yield, milk fat percentage, product performance, and safety observations. Significant improvements were observed in feed intake (P < 0.001), dung consistency (P < 0.01), rumen motility (P < 0.001), activity level (P < 0.001), milk yield (P < 0.001), and milk fat percentage (P < 0.001) following supplementation compared with baseline observations. No adverse effects were recorded during the study period, and users reported high satisfaction with product performance. The observed improvements may be associated with enhanced nutrient utilization, rumen function, and metabolic support provided by the combined herbo-mineral formulation. However, the absence of a parallel untreated control group and the limited sample size remain important study limitations. The findings suggest that HMP supplementation may support productivity and general health in lactating dairy cows under practical field conditions.
This research investigated and analysed effect of oral supplementation of the Nigerian giant mushroom (Pleurotus tuber-regium) on some hematological and serum biochemical profiles in broiler chickens and their ability to use it as a natural supplement to promote their health. A total of 160 of day-old Arbor Acre broilers (40.00 + 0.55 g) were randomly distributed among four groups in a completely randomized design of ten broiler chicks per replicate and four replicates per treatment for a period of 56 days in a deep litter system of housing under natural ambient temperature. Chicks were fed with the four experimental diets as treatment (0, 10, 20 and 30% supplement of P. Tuber-regium), blood collected on day 56 was subjected to hematological and biochemical analyses in the laboratory. Blood parameters and some selected biochemical components (in the serum) were analysed at the end of feeding trial by six birds per replicate, and the results were analyzed using SAS (2004), and treatment means were separated using Duncan Multiple range test. The Haematological profile revealed a significant (P < 0.05) increase in Packed cell Volume, Hb, RBC and WBC level of broiler birds supplemented with a diet contain P. Tuber-regium than the control diet, which was within the range of biological value for healthy broilers chicken. There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) on the studied biochemical parameter, and it was conclude that feeding with 10%, 20% and 30% supplement did not interfere with major biochemical function of birds, from where the Nigerian giant mushroom (Pleurotus tuber-regium) was adjudged to be good enough to be used as a supplement in broiler diets.
One of the most serious challenges to human health is environmental pollution and biosecurity, which directly or indirectly affects both human and animal health. Environmental pollution is considered an increasing threat to community health security. Therefore, the study aimed to analyses the reality of environmental health pollution in Wasit Governorate and to assess repercussions on skin and immune diseases in both animals and humans. The study's dependent variable relied on the analytical review method, though integrating secondary data that depends on reports from organizations, including the WOAH (OIE). 2021, and the Iraqi Ministries of Health and Environment, as well as scientific researchers indexed within approved global databases from 2015 to 2024. The results showed that in air, water and soil pollution levels in Wasit Governorate exceed global standards significantly when compared to neighboring countries. This is further supported by the increased prevalence of skin diseases and immune disorders in humans. In addition, the health effects observed are highly significant in animals, which serve as early bioindicators of environmental degradation in the region. Therefore, the study can conclude that environmental pollution In general and especially in Wasit Governorate, represents a major and decisive risk factor that threatens health security. Thus, for focusing on and adopting integrated policies that link human, veterinary and environmental health to achieve sustainable development in health security in Wasit Governorate.
Lumpy Skin Disease is a viral infection caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease virus, a member of the genus Capripoxvirus. LSD results in significant economic losses in cattle production through its effects on milk yield, growth rate, an increased incidence of abortion, and restrictions against trade. There is limited information on the prevalence of LSD; moreover, the risk factors and farmer knowledge are not well documented in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey study was thus carried out in Habiganj district from June 2025 to September 2025 and included 50 farms with a total of 400 cattle (300 dairy and 100 beef). Through structured questionnaires, clinical assessments, and farmer interviews, the prevalence, risk factors, and farmer knowledge of LSD were determined. The prevalence of animals was 27.5%, which increased to 50% for local breeds, and the animals of over 2 years of age had a higher prevalence rate compared to the calves. Moreover, the prevalence rate of LSD was significantly lower in vaccinated animals than in unvaccinated animals, at 10%. Among these, the commonly reported clinical signs included skin nodules, fever, and Lymphadenopathy. The prevalence rates of skin nodules, fever, Lymphadenopathy, reduction in yield of milk, and poor growth in beef cattle were recorded as 81.8%, 63.6%, 45.5%, 54.5%, and 13.6%, respectively. This study has identified moderate levels of farmer awareness about LSD; it was recorded that only 60% of farmers were aware that LSD is transmissible, while only 50% of farmers in this study were practising vaccinations in their cattle. The smallholder farms were more severely affected, and there were no biosecurity measures employed by farmers. Considering the given findings, there is a need for vaccination campaigns, farmer education, vector control management practices, and routine epidemiological surveillance to monitor LSD in Bangladesh.
