Effect of season and pregnancy on minerals serum variations of local rabbits in Tiaret, Algeria

AbstractThe present study aimed to assess the season and pregnancy influence on minerals serum of local rabbits raised in semi-arid climate type. Fifty-nine multiparous does was used in this study during 2019. The semi-intensive rhythm of reproduction was used. All pregnant does were at the late stage of pregnancy at the sampling date. Serum samples were collected in two seasons: winter and summer. In this study, biochemical parameters concentrations of pregnant rabbits were significantly higher (p<0,05) compared with non-pregnant rabbit. The value of biochemical parameters total protein, albumin, triglyceride, cholesterol, calcium, and phosphorusus changed significantly. In this study, most parameters were influenced by pregnancy.

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Relationship between certain serum biochemical values and serostatus against Anaplasma marginale in dairy cows

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2019.1858-1861 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 1858-1861

Author(s):

Myassar O. Alekish ◽

Zuhair Bani Ismail

Keyword(s):

Dairy Cows ◽

Total Protein ◽

Biochemical Parameters ◽

Anaplasma Marginale ◽

Fatty Degeneration ◽

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽

Serum Samples ◽

Serum Biochemical ◽

Glutamyl Transferase

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the possible association between values of certain serum biochemical parameters and seropositivity against Anaplasma marginale in dairy cows. Materials and Methods: Serum samples from 60 seropositive and 40 seronegative cows were used to determine the values of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), glucose, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, total protein, albumin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) using commercially available kits and reagents. The serostatus of cows against A. marginale was determined using a commercially available cellular enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Significant differences in serum biochemical values between seropositive and seronegative groups were evaluated using independent Student's t-test. Possible associations between the serostatus of the cows and different biochemical parameters were evaluated using univariate followed by multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results: There was a statistically significant increase (p≤0.05) in values of total protein, BHB, LDH, and AST in seropositive cows compared to seronegative cows while a non-significant increase in values of ALP, ALT, and GGT was detected in seropositive cows. A strong correlation (R=0.69) between serum levels of BHB, LDH, and AST and seropositivity against A. marginale was detected. Conclusion: There is evidence of a possible association between A. marginale infection and liver damage/hepatic fatty degeneration in dairy cows. Further studies, however, are required to elucidate the exact pathophysiological mechanisms of this relationship.

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Oxidant – antioxidant status and some biochemical parameters in pregnant and non pregnant Iraqi she camels

The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.30539/iraqijvm.v35i2.575 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 46-51

Author(s):

Hayder A.N. AL-Zamely

Keyword(s):

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Uric Acid ◽

Total Protein ◽

Biochemical Parameters ◽

Antioxidant Status ◽

Pregnant Female ◽

Albumin Concentration ◽

Uric Acid Concentration ◽

Serum Samples ◽

Blood Samples

This study was carried out to determine the changes in oxidant – antioxidant status and some biochemical parameters in pregnant Iraqi female camels in comparison with non pregnant one. To determine this objective (30) blood samples from pregnant female camels and (30) blood samples from non pregnant female camels was taken at last state of pregnancy (number of animals are 30 in each group) , blood samples were put in the test tubes contain anticoagulant (EDTA) , after centrifugation serum samples were taken for measurement of Malondialdehyde (MDA) , albumin , uric acid , total protein , alkaline phosphatase and urea concentrations.The results revealed significant increase (P < 0.05) in malon dialdehyde concentration in pregnant female camels in comparison with non pregnant. Also the results were showed insignificant decrease in albumin concentration and significant increase (P <0.05) in uric acid concentration in pregnant group which may be due to its antioxidant activity against lipid peroxidation during pregnancy. In related to the biochemical parameters the results were showed significant decrease (P <0.05) in the total protein of pregnant female camels which may be due to decrease in albumin concentration, while there is significant increase (P <0.05) in ALP.

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