Effect of some minerals and vitamins on abortion occurrence in ewes

Abstract

The objective of current study to demonstrate the effect of  some minerals ( Iron, copper, Zinc, Calcium, magnesium and phosphor) and each of vit. E and D on the occurrence of abortion in ewes. The study conducted in Salahadin and Kirkuk province in October 2018 to January 2019 . 5 ml blood sample was collected from 75 ewes recently aborted and isolated serum then stored at 20C- till analyzed. The results showed (P≤05.0 ) decreasing of serum concentration of   Iron, Phosphor and Zinc in the aborted ewes compared with healthy lambing ewes while there was significant (P≤05.0 ) increase of cooper in aborted ewes. Also the results indicate significant decrease in vitamin E and D level in the aborted ewes compared to healthy lambing ewes. We concluded that the concentration of  Iron, Phosphor , Zinc, cooper, vitamin E and D have critical effect on occurrence abortion in ewes.