Vitamin E is known for antioxidant property.There are reports suggesting its efficacy in reducing thermal stress in cattle. Parenteral administration is difficult as a routine to large number of cows. Is oral supplementation effective? If yes, how do we arrive at the ideal oral dose rate of Vitamin E required for a large scale trail at district level? ( Green fodder is scanty in the study area)
Check https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316704963_Effect_of_selenium_and_vitamin_E_supplementation_as_a_nutritional_treatment_for_some_physiological_and_productive_traits_of_Holstein_dairy_cows_under_Egyptian_summer_conditions
Also check https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g2058
It depends on the size of cow and breed but it ranges from 300 to 500 lU/day.
Sir, follow the prescription of the vitamin E that you have because it will depend on the manufacturer's prescription. Thank you.
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