Lombardi, P., Musco, N., Cutrignelli, M. I., Mollica, M. P., Trinchese, G., Calabrò, S., Tudisco, R., Grossi, M., Mastellone, V., Vassalotti, G., Pero, M. E., Morittu, V. M., Infascelli, F.
The complex polysaccharides of Aloe have been reported to improve immunity and oxidative status either in vitro or in vivo studies. Further, β-carotene has been shown to influence immune function and health in the cow. In this study, the effects of VigoorsanTM, a commercial supplement containing Aloe arborescence and β-carotene, on biochemical profile and oxidative/inflammatory status, were evaluatedin pregnant buffalo cows. VigoorsanTM was supplied (50 g/day/head) to pluriparae buffalo cows for 30 days before delivery. A significant increase of BAP and OXY and a decrease of d-ROMs (P
