Studies on Effect of Emblica Officinalis and Vitamin E on Biochemical Functions in Normal Growing Calves

In the present investigation the efficacy of Emblica officinalis and Vitamin E on some of the biochemical functions in calves was undertaken. Blood samples of the calves were collected after birth and thereafter, on 1^st, 3^rd, 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 30^th, 45^th and 60^th day. Data revealed that on day 45^th blood glucose level was significantly (p<0.05) higher in E. officinalis treated calves than in vitamin E and control group. The level of total proteins remained almost identical throughout the period with significantly higher level (p<0.01) at day 60^th in E. officinalis treated group as compared to vitamin E and control group. A higher (p<0.01) level of albumin was observed in E. officinalis treated group as compared to vitamin E and control group at day 60^th. There was significant (p<0.01) change observed in globulin level at day 30^th in summer season than in winter season. The fibrinogen was found to be significantly (p<0.01) higher in E. officinalis treated calves than vitamin E treated and control group calves at day 21^st, 30^th, 45^th and 60^th. A significant (p<0.01) decline in prothrombin time was observed due to oral administration of E. officinalis at 21^st, 30^th, 45^th and 60^th day post treatment. There was no alteration in serum triglycerides level subjected to season as well as upon different treatments during the experiment.