Effect of Vanadium Supplementation on the Blood Biochemical Profile of Growing Murrah Buffalo Calves

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of vanadium supplementation on the blood biochemical profile of growing Murrah buffalo calves. A total of 21 calves (6–12 months) were divided into three groups: control (T0), 4 mg/kg DM vanadium (T4), and 6 mg/kg DM vanadium (T6). The calves were fed a total mixed ration for 90 days, with blood samples taken every two weeks to measure parameters such as glucose, non-esterified fatty acids, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and alkaline phosphatase. The results showed no significant differences in any of these parameters across the three groups (P > 0.05). Therefore, vanadium supplementation at 4.0 and 6.0 mg/kg DM had no effect on the blood biochemical profile, indicating that it is safe for the metabolic health of Murrah buffalo calves.