Assessing the Effectiveness of a Polyherbal Iron Tonic (pHIT) Supplement in Supporting Cattle Health: A Study on Anaemia Alleviation and Overall Well-being

Anaemia caused by haemoprotozoan infections is a significant challenge for dairy cow health, leading to reduced productivity and compromised well-being.To address this issue, we investigated the effectiveness of a Polyherbal Iron Tonic (pHIT) supplement in alleviating anaemia and enhancing overall health in lactating dairy cows.Ten multiparous cows received 100mL of pHIT daily for 10 days, and their progress was closely monitored using the FAMACHA score, rumen motility, feed intake, and activity levels.Remarkably, the FAMACHA score showed significant improvement within just six days of pHIT supplementation, with the cows' anaemic state easing from severe to mild by day 10.Furthermore, we observed notable improvements in the cows' overall health, including increased feed intake and enhanced rumen motility, throughout the 10-day supplementation period.Our findings suggest that pHIT is a valuable tool for dairy farmers to help mitigate anaemia and promote the well-being of their animals.By positively influencing feed intake and rumen motility, pHIT supplementation can help reduce production losses and support the health and productivity of dairy cows.