Changes of serum and blood volumes during gestation and lactation in multiparous sows
1996 ◽
Vol 76
(2)
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pp. 263-266
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Keyword(s):
Red Cell
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Changes of serum and plasma volumes were determined in 36 gestating sows and 20 lactating sows at their second parity. There was no change (P > 0.05) in blood and serum volumes between 4 wk pre-mating and 1 wk post-mating. During gestation, blood and serum volumes increased by approximately 25%, with most of this increase occurring between 11 and 14 wk of pregnancy (P < 0.006). From parturition to weaning at 4 wk of lactation, serum and blood volumes decreased linearly (P < 0.02) by approximately 9%. Key words: Serum volume, blood volume, packed red cell volume, sow