Changes in Some Enzyme Activities During Late Pregnancy, Parturition and Early Lactation in Thoroughbred Arabian Race Mares

Abstract

significant decrease on day 10 of lactation period (p<0.05). Serum ALP activities increased at parturition (p<0.05) and decreased after parturition. Serum GGT levels did not change during the study period. According to the present research results, activities of all enzymes during late pregnancy, parturition and early lactation remained within reference values recorded in different breeds or species. The values obtained in this study may assist clinicians to interpret biochemical data of mare in pregnancy and lactation.