Replacing ZnSO₄ with Zn-glycine in the diet of goat promotes the pancreatic function of the offspring.

ABSTRACT: Zinc supplementation in the diet of goats affects pancreas development in offspring. However, the impact of maternal inorganic and organic zinc supplementation in offspring is poorly defined. In this study, 14 late-pregnant goats were assigned at random to the zinc sulfate group (ZnSO₄, n = 7) and the zinc-glycine chelate group (Zn-Gly, n = 7), respectively. Serum samples and pancreas tissue were collected from kids whose mothers were fed ZnSO₄ and Zn-Gly at the late pregnancy, respectively. Histologic examination showed no morphologic differences between the 2 groups. Pancreatic zinc content in kids tended to be increased when replacing ZnSO₄ with Zn-Gly. The serum insulin concentration was greater and glucagon less in the Zn-Gly group when c

SUBMITTER: Kang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9731826 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature