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Changes in Some Haematological and Biochemical Parameters in Local Black Goats During Pregnancy

The Iraqi Journal of Agricultural science, 2022

The present study was aimed to assess and determine the effects of pregnancy on some biochemical and haematological parameters. This experiment was conducted using 16 pregnant of known gestational period and 4 non-pregnant does raised at commercial farm. Results revealed a non-significant differences between pregnant and non-pregnant does for all studied traits. With the advances of pregnancy, it was noticed an increase (P<0.05) in PCV, Hb, AST, ALT, Glucose and Cholesterol and a decrease in total protein and globulin. In conclusion, it can be indicated that physiological status impacts the traits under consideration.

Effect of pregnancy on blood biochemical parameters in Assam hill goats

Journal of Entomology and Zoology studies

Present investigation was carried out to detect the effect of pregnancy in certain blood biochemical parameters on twenty (20) sexually matured Assam hill goats aged between 2 to 3 years. They were divided into two groups that is non-pregnant and pregnant group. Pregnant group was comprising of 15 animals with known gestational age, while 5 animals remained as cycling non pregnant. The blood was collected from the Jugular vein. The serum was separated by centrifuging at 3000 rpm for 15 min. The level of blood glucose, total protein, total cholesterol. creatinine, blood urea nitrogen along with liver specific enzymes like AST, ALT and mineral profile Calcium and Phosphorus were estimated. The mean serum glucose concentration in pregnant does was 46.54±1.58mg/dl, significantly lower (P≤0.05) than 58.78±1.21mg/dl for non-pregnant does. The mean serum cholesterol concentration in pregnant does was 80.08±1.56 mg/dl, significantly higher (P≤0.05) than 64.33±0.75 mg/dl for non-pregnant does. Total protein (g/dl), creatinine (mg/dl), Blood urea nitrogen(mg/dl), liver enzymes SGPT(U/L), SGOT(U/L), and mineral profile calcium (mg/dl) and phosphorus (mg/dl) remain unchanged that is there is no significant differences (P≥0.05) between the groups. The present study indicates that the pregnancy does not effect blood biochemical parameters except blood glucose and cholesterol in Assam hill goats.

Effect of Pregnancy on Some Biochemical Parameters in Sahel Goats in Semi-arid Zones

Veterinary Research Communications, 2000

The e¡ects of pregnancy one some biochemical parameters were studied using 20 sexually mature, cycling goats with weight range 20^25 kg. They were randomly separated into two groups of 10 animals each. In one group, oestrus was detected while going round with a buck in the morning and evening; a single buck on detection of oestrus mated the does and the does were tagged as pregnant after con¢rmation of non-return of oestrus. The other group was kept cycling and tagged as non-pregnant. The mean serum glucose concentration in pregnant does was 63.35+7.70 mg/dl, signi¢cantly lower than 71.59+1.14 mg/dl for non-pregnant does (p50.05); the mean serum cholesterol concentrations were 79.48+14.93 for pregnant and 67.29+1.10 for non-pregnant does, with signi¢cant di¡erence (p50.05). Protein (g/dl), urea (mg/dl), creatinine (mg/dl) and free fatty acid (mequiv/L) remained unchanged between the two groups (p40.05), as did the liver enzymes (ALT, AST).

Hematobiochemical profile in Surti goats during post-partum period

Veterinary World, 2016

The study was undertaken to find out the changes in hematobiochemical profile in post-partum Surti goats. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted on 40 Surti goats out of which 20 goats who had undergone recent parturition acted as treatment group and 20 non-pregnant animals comprised control group. Blood samples were collected from the treatment group on 0, 7, 14, 21, 30, and 45 days post kidding and once from the control group. Blood samples were analyzed for hematological parameters such as hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), total erythrocyte count (TEC), total leukocyte count (TLC), differential leukocyte count, and biochemical metabolites such as total protein (TP), albumin, globulin, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA), glucose, and urea. Results: Hb level was the highest on the 45 th day and lowest on the day of parturition. Significantly low level of Hb, PCV, and lymphocyte was found on 0 day and significantly high level was found on the 45 th day. TEC was also low on the 0 day and high on the 45 th day post kidding, but the difference was non-significant. Mid-sized cells and granulocyte percentage decreased significantly from 0 to 45 th day post-partum. TP, albumin, and urea were found to be lowest on 0 day and highest on 45 th day post-partum. Urea concentration increased parallel to TP indicating an increase in urea production with catabolism of protein. The globulin concentration also increased from 0 to 45 th day post-partum, but the difference was non-significant. TC, TG, and NEFA were the highest on 0 day and lowest on the 45 th day post-partum. Decrease in TC and TG from 0 to 45 th day post-partum indicates that the animals utilized the lipids for the supply of energy for milk production. High level of NEFA acts as an indicator of negative energy status but in the present study, the high glucose level on 0 day indicates that the animals were in positive energy status. The glucose concentration decreased up to 14 th day post-partum and then started increasing from 21 st day onward. Conclusion: Hematobiochemical parameters are indicative of health status of animals. Significantly low values of Hb, PCV, and TLC during first 2 weeks post-partum are indicative of stress. Catabolism of protein occurred during 2 weeks post-partum, as observed from increase in urea concentration. Decrease TGs and high level of NEFA during the transition period are suggestive of utilization of lipids for the supply of energy. High glucose level on 0 day indicates that the animals were in positive energy status.

Haematological, serum biochemical and hormonal profile in West African Dwarf goats during pregnancy

Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica

The haematological attributes during pregnancy assumed new importance when it was realised that pregnancy is a form of physiological stress and hormones appear to be involved in the process of pregnancy and parturition. Hence, an experiment aimed at assessing and determining the haematological, biochemical and hormonal profile during pregnancy was conducted for five (5) months using twelve (12) artificially inseminated female West African Dwarf goats aged 2 – 4 years with live weights ranging from 15 to 26 kg. Does were raised semi‑intensively throughout the duration of the experiment. Blood was collected once a month for haematological, biochemical and hormonal analysis. Data obtained were analysed by the method of least squares analysis of variance (SAS, 2003) using a general linear model appropriate for a completely randomised design. The gestation period had a highly significant (p < 0.001) effect on red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts. Cholesterol and gluc...

Effects of pregnancy and post-kidding stages on haematochemical parameters in cross-bred goats

Journal of Applied Animal Research

The effects of pregnancy and post-kidding stages, and the number of in utero developing foetuses on haematochemical parameters were evaluated in stabled cross-bred goats. Blood serum samples were collected biweekly during the late-pregnancy (-49 days) and post-kidding stages (21 days) (n = 34 goats, including 17 Anglonubian and 17 Saanen × Anglonubian). Non-pregnant, cross-bred, adult does (n = 17) were used as controls. Blood serum glucose (GL), total protein (TP), albumin (AL), uric acid (UA), total cholesterol (TC), total bilirubin (TB), creatinine (CR), and alkaline phosphatase (AP) were measured using commercial kits. Average GL, TP, AL, and AP values were found to be different (p < .05) in pregnant, control, and post-kidding stages. Average GL level was found to be different (p < .05) in Anglonubian vs. Saanen×Anglonubian goats. Number of developing foetuses had no effect on any measured haematochemical parameters. In conclusion, both the late pregnancy and post-kidding stages of Anglonubian and Saanen × Anglonubian goats were accompanied by changes in blood serum GL, TP, AL, and AP. Breed effect was only observed on serum GL, while number of kids developing in utero did not affect the measured haematochemical parameters of goats.

Influence of sex, reproductive status and foetal number on erythrocyte osmotic fragility, haematological and physiologic parameters in goats during the hot-dry season

2014

The current study was aimed at evaluating the effect of heat stress (during the hot-dry period) on some physiological variables, haematology and erythrocyte osmotic fragility (EOF) in bucks, pregnant (single and twin) and lactating Red Sokoto (RS) goats. Forty apparently healthy adult goats were used for the study and were allotted to four groups [bucks (n = 10), pregnant (n = 10) dry (n = 10), and lactating (n = 10) does]. The pregnant goats were further re-grouped according to number of foetuses (single foetus, n = 5 and twins, n = 5). The temperature-humidity index and physiological variables measured were significantly higher in the afternoon compared to morning hours. Pregnant does had higher respiratory and pulse rates than the dry does, but no significant change (P > 0.05) in rectal temperature was observed between groups. On the basis of sex, bucks had lower (P < 0.05) mean corpuscular volume (MCV) than other groups, in addition to having higher (P < 0.01) mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and total leucocyte counts than dry does. Pregnant does exhibited significantly lower (P < 0.05) packed cell volume, but significantly higher (P < 0.05) MCH and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentrations (MCHC) than lactating does. Does with a single foetus had significantly lower (P < 0.05) MCV, but higher MCHC than does with twin pregnancies. Using EOF as a biomarker of oxidative stress, erythrocytes of bucks were significantly more resistant to hypotonic haemolysis than those of dry, pregnant and lactating does, with no significant difference in EOF between does of different groups. The erythrocytes of single and twin pregnancies showed similar haemolysis pattern. In conclusion, sex, lactation, and the number of foetuses carried by pregnant does significantly influences physiological and haematological variables in RS goats during the hot-dry season. Also, during heat stress, the changes in physiological variables seem to enhance favourable adaptation by preventing an increase in rectal temperature even in twin pregnancies.

Variations in some haemato-biochemical markers from a small flock of free ranging Nguni, Boer and Non-descript goats during late gestation and early lactation periods

Indian Journal of Animal Research, 2018

This study aimed to assess the influence of genotype and physiological status on blood metabolites of Nguni (10), Boer (10) and Non-descript (10) goats during late gestation and early lactation periods. Blood samples were collected and analysed using standard methods. The result revealed that, Nguni goat had higher (P Lass Than 0.05) mean values of red cell counts (13.37 x1011/L), haemoglobin (9.07 g/dL) and creatine kinase (269.54 U/L) compared to Boer (9.96 x 1011/L, 7.94 g/ dL and 132.16 U/L) and Non-descript (12.98 x 1011 /L, 7.85 g/ dL and 143.50 U/L) goats, respectively. The Nguni goat also had higher mean values of glucose (3.38 mmol/L) and urea content (5.51 mmol/L) compared to Boer goats (2.96 mmol/L and 4.45 mmol/L) and Non-descript (2.50 mmol/L and 3.90 mmol/L). There was higher mean values of red cell counts (14.44 x 1011 /L), haemoglobin (8.57 g/dL), glucose (3.12 mmol/L), sodium (141.74 mmol/L) and calcium content (2.37 mmol/L) during late gestation compared to early l...

Nutritional and haemato-biochemical modulation in dairy goats during mid-pregnancy

Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2018

The present study was conducted to assess the influence of mid-pregnancy on the nutrient utilization, haematological and blood biochemical profile in gravid goats. Sixteen indigenous nondescript does of approximately 3-4 years of age were randomly allotted to two equal groups (PREG and NPREG) of eight each based on individual BW. The goats of pregnant group (PREG) were synchronized, mated and were left for routine group feeding, care and management. They were brought to experiment just 60 days after mating along with the non-pregnant (NPREG) group; both the groups were offered basal diet comprised of concentrate mixture and wheat straw to meet their nutrient requirements. A metabolic trial of six day duration was conducted at 90 days after mating on all the experimental goats to assess the nutritional modulation along with any changes of haematological and blood biochemical parameters at mid pregnancy stages. The results revealed no variation in intake and digestibility of DM, OM and CP. However, the digestibility of NDF, ADF and hemicellulose was higher for PREG does as compared to NPREG control. The balance of nitrogen was positive and comparable between the groups. Blood haematobiochemical profile showed no significant influence of pregnancy on different blood metabolites except that of low serum urea. The serum variables representative of the liver function was within the normal range and were comparable between the groups. It is concluded that mid-pregnancy induces no perceptible nutritional modulation except for subtle improvements in fibre digestibility, and possibly protein utilization in dairy goats.

Hematological and biochemical profiles in goats during the transition period

Comparative Clinical Pathology, 2013

The aim of the present study was to investigate changes in the hematobiochemical profiles in goats during the transition period. Blood samples were collected from 15 goats during the transition period (weeks −3, −2, −1, 0, +1, +2, and +3). Blood picture revealed neutrophilia 1 week after kidding and monocytopenia +2 and +3 weeks postpartum. A decrease in erythrocyte count was observed a week before parturition. Total protein increased dramatically from week −1 until week +3 postpartum. Globulin increased from week −2 until week +3. Albumin concentration decreased during week −2 until week +3. Calcium concentration decreased at weeks −1, 0, and + 2 but returned to prepartum levels at week +3 postpartum. Phosphorus concentration increased significantly at weeks −2 and +2 but decreased at parturition and a week after. The serum activity of aspartate aminotransferase increased significantly from week −2 prepartum till week +2 postpartum. The activity of γ-glutamyl transferase increased significantly a week after parturition. Alkaline phosphatase activity showed decreases at parturition and 3 weeks later. The concentration of total cholesterol decreased significantly at weeks −1 and 0. The serum concentration of progesterone decreased sharply at parturition and thereafter, while the serum concentration of estrogen reached its maximum at parturition and then declined. Hyperglycemia was observed at weeks −2, +1, +2, and +3. The serum concentration of cortisol increased significantly at parturition. In conclusion, the hematobiochemical variables and lipid profiles reported in this study could be used as a reference for goats during the transition period.