Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition
  • Year: 2000
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue: 2

Molybdenum Status in Soil, Forage and Serum of Heifers in Lower Brahmaputra Valley of Assam

  • Author:
  • A. Dutta, B. Baruah, K.K. Baruah
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 153 to 155

Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781 002, India

Online published on 29 December, 2011.

Abstract

Molybdenum (Mo) status in soil, forage and blood serum of local breed of heifers of lower Brahmaputra Valley of Assam varied significantly (P<0.01) in different sub-divisions. Highest values in Dhubri while lowest in Rangia sub-division were recorded. None of the soil, fodder and serum samples were found deficient than the critical values.

Keywords

Molybdenum, Soil forage, Heifers