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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2015, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (11): 9-15.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb14110164

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Effect of Soy Isoflavones on Lactating Performance, hematogenic immunity and antioxidative activity of Dairy Cows

  

  • Received:2014-11-26 Revised:2015-01-29 Accepted:2015-02-11 Online:2015-05-06 Published:2015-05-06

Abstract: The research aimed to study the effect of soy isoflavones on lactating performance, antioxidant capability and immune functions of dairy cows. A single factor design was used, 24 ‘Holstein cows’ were divided into 4 groups randomly. Set group A as the control group, group B, C and D as test groups. Cows in group B, C and D were fed by total mixed ration adding 10, 20, 30 mg/kg soy isoflavones respectively. Milk and blood samples were collected at the 1st, 14th, 21st, 28th, 35th and 42nd days. The results showed that soy isoflavones could significantly enhance milk yield, especially group D whose milk yield increased 21.8% (P<0.05) after 42 days. But no continuable and significant change showed in milk protein rate and butter-fat rate. Lymphocytes and monocytes were significantly reduced but the amount of PMN did not change. The amount of RBC significantly increased (P<0.05) after 28 days while the amount of WBC did not show obviously change. After feeding soy isoflavones for 28 days, the expression of IL-4 in serum enhanced significantly (P<0.05). Soy isoflavones could significantly enhanc the activity of GSH-Px and T-SOD after 35 days (P<0.05). It could be concluded that SI could improve the lactation performance, enhance the immune function and activities of antioxidant enzyme.