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Prosopis farcta beans increase HDL cholesterol and decrease LDL cholesterol in ostriches (Struthio camelus).

Arash Omidi¹, Hossein Ansari nik, Mahmood Ghazaghi

¹Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, PO Box 97175-331, Birjand, Iran. arashomidi2@yahoo.com

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Feeding ostriches Prosopis farcta beans for 30 days significantly altered key blood parameters. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, total protein, and globulin levels rose, while low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, inorganic phosphorus, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT) activity declined.

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Area of Science:

Avian nutrition
Biochemistry
Veterinary medicine

Background:

Prosopis farcta is a plant species with potential nutritional value.
Ostriches (Struthio camelus) are large avian species with unique physiological characteristics.
Understanding the impact of novel feed components on ostrich health is crucial for sustainable farming.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the biochemical and physiological effects of feeding Prosopis farcta beans to male ostriches.
To assess changes in key blood parameters following a 30-day dietary intervention with Prosopis farcta.

Main Methods:

Ten male blue-neck ostriches were used in a 30-day feeding trial.
Blood samples were collected at the beginning (day 0) and end (day 30) of the experiment.
Serum levels of lipids (HDL, LDL, cholesterol, triglyceride), proteins (total protein, albumin, globulin), minerals (calcium, inorganic phosphorus), and liver enzymes (AST, ALT, γ-GT) were analyzed.

Main Results:

Significant increases were observed in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, total serum protein, and globulin levels.
Significant decreases were noted in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, inorganic phosphorus, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT) activity.
Changes in triglyceride, albumin, cholesterol, calcium, AST, and ALT were not statistically significant within the study period.

Conclusions:

Dietary supplementation with Prosopis farcta beans positively influences lipid profiles and protein metabolism in ostriches.
The observed decrease in LDL cholesterol and γ-GT activity suggests potential benefits for cardiovascular and liver health.
Prosopis farcta beans may be a valuable component of ostrich feed, warranting further investigation into optimal inclusion levels and long-term effects.