Effects of the Use of Homeopathic Products in Dairy Cattle in the Pre-Partum Period

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of a homeopathic product, seeking to verify its hepatic functionality in dairy cattle in the pre-partum period. Theoretical Framework: The challenges in cattle farming are diverse, requiring attention to the transition period, therefore, the importance of animal demands related to metabolic problems and diseases in this phase is fundamental. Method: The methodology comprises the quantitative and qualitative type developed at the Regional Institute of Rural Development (IRDeR) of the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (UNIJUÍ), with 20 animals of the Holstein and Jersey breeds. Experiments were carried out evaluating a dose of 80g/day and 20g/day in animals from two groups, one being the treated group that received the product Hpharm Antitóxico - Homeopatia Animal®, and the other the control group that received only the sucrose vehicle. Results and Discussion: The results revealed that in the analysis of the red series, there was no statistically significant difference over time between the treatment groups at both doses, 80 and 20 g/day. In the white series, at the dose of 80 g/day, there was a significant difference between the treatment groups, but at the dose of 20 g/day, no significant difference was obtained, justifying the effect of using one dose as a preventive measure. For the enzymatic and urine variables, at the doses of 80 and 20 g/day, there was no statistically significant difference between the treated and control groups and over time. Research Implications: This research provides data on the use of liver protectors. At lower doses, it is important that they be provided preventively to healthy herds and at higher doses to herds previously exposed to liver diseases. Originality/Value: In this study, it was observed that at the dose of 80g, the product favored the return of cells and stimulated the immunity of the animals.