Hematological, Biochemical, and Antioxidant Status in Sheep With Skin Disorders Suffering From Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin A Deficiencies

January 2025 in “ Open Veterinary Journal ”

Alshimaa Mohamed, Aziza Eissa, Shimaa Gouda, Ahmed Mohamed Ali

zinc deficiency copper deficiency vitamin A deficiency alopecia hair loss antioxidant enzymes GSH-Px CAT SOD

TLDR Zinc, copper, and vitamin A deficiencies cause skin disorders in sheep.

This study investigated the impact of zinc, copper, and vitamin A deficiencies on 100 sheep, with 80 sheep showing deficiencies and 20 serving as a control group. The deficient sheep exhibited clinical signs such as depression, pica, pale mucous membranes, hair loss, and alopecia, among others. Significant decreases were observed in hematological parameters (Hb, PCV, RBCs, WBCs), glucose, total protein, and antioxidant enzyme levels (GSH-Px, CAT, SOD). The findings suggest that these nutritional deficiencies contribute to skin disorders in sheep, highlighting the importance of dietary supplementation to prevent such adverse effects.

View this study on openveterinaryjournal.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Similar Research

6 / 1000+ results

research The Nutrient–Skin Connection: Diagnosing Eating Disorders Through Dermatologic Signs

December 2024 in “Nutrients”

Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.

research Telogen Effluvium: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment

3 citations, February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology”

Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.

research When Diet Trends Go Viral: Cutaneous Manifestations of Social Media-Driven Fad Diets and Supplements

June 2025 in “Cureus”

Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.

research The Nutritional Biochemistry of Wool and Hair Follicles

14 citations, April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science”

Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.

research A Cross-Sectional Study of Plasma Trace Elements and Vitamins Content in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

3 citations, November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research”

Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.

Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987

research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987

January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.

Hematological, Biochemical, and Antioxidant Status in Sheep With Skin Disorders Suffering From Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin A Deficiencies

Related Community Posts Join

community Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?

community My Vitamin D (25-0H) levels came <4.20 ng/ml (<20 implies deficiency)and B12 came 184 pg/ml (Should be between 211-911). I have a lot of dandruff. The derm has prescribed me with 60k vitamin d tablet once a week and multivitamins for a month. Vitamin deficiency implies TE no? or is it MPB?

community Vitamin D deficiency strongly correlates with androgenic alopecia, FMPH and telogen effluvium

community I regrew my hairline in 2 years. Never give up hope. No transplant involved either.

community Still losing ground slowly with Dutasteride + Minoxidil + Dermarolling + Nizoral over the course of 1.25 years of total treatment

community 2 months apart, Are these bumps follicles?