Clinical and Hematological Profiles due to Cases of Minerals Deficiency in Local Ewes at Basra, Iraq

Saleh, Wessam Monther Mohammed

doi:10.17582/journal.aavs/2019/7.4.315.320

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“…The observed decrease in the WBC count in the present study was reported in goats and sheep affected with internal parasites with signs of muscle atrophy [ 28 , 29 ]. The present study showed that the emaciated goats with lower WBC counts had significant Fe, Zn, and Cu deficiencies, which contrasts with the results of the previous studies [ 20 ] that failed to identify any relationship between mineral deficiency and WBC counts in goats. The higher percentage of monocytes and eosinophils in the emaciated goats in the present study is in agreement with the eosinophilia and monocytosis reported in animals with muscle dystrophy [ 30 , 31 ].…”

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“…The decrease in the RBC count could be associated with Se deficiency, as Se contributes to the synthesis of the cell membrane of RBC [ 33 ]. On the other hand, the lower RBC count and the reduced concentration of hemoglobin in the emaciated goats relative to the healthy goats in the present study could have resulted from malnutrition, as reported by the previous studies [ 20 , 32 , 34 ].…”

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“…This mainly includes hunger and poor nutrition [ 17 ], parasitic infestations [ 18 ], and chronic diseases [ 19 ]. In addition, trace element deficiency is one of the major factors that cause wasting in goats [ 20 ], resulting in many health disorders with big economic losses [ 17 , 19 ]. The estimation of the normal values of trace elements and their abnormalities is essential tool for veterinary practice in different animal species [ 21 ].…”

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“…This mainly includes hunger and poor nutrition [17], parasitic infestations [18], and chronic diseases [19]. In addition, trace element deficiency is one of the major factors that cause wasting in goats [20], resulting in many Copyright: Shawaf, et al Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made.…”

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Investigation of some trace elements and hematological and biochemical parameters in the blood of emaciated Omani goats

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Background and Aim: The analysis of hematological and biochemical parameters is widely used in assessing animal health status. Limited information is available on trace element levels and their association with hematological and biochemical parameters in Omani goats suffering from emaciation. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine the levels of some trace elements in emaciated Omani goats and their relationship with hematological and biochemical parameters. Materials and Methods: Goats suffering from emaciation and muscular dystrophy (n=18) were compared with healthy goats (n=12). Venous blood samples for the hematological, biochemical, and trace element analysis were collected from the jugular vein. Results: Emaciated goats showed significantly lower white blood cell, lymphocyte, and red blood cell counts than the healthy goats. In contrast, the percentages of monocytes and eosinophils were higher in emaciated goats than in healthy ones. In addition, emaciated goats showed higher levels of biochemical parameters alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, aspartate aminotransferase, creatine kinase, and total bilirubin but lower levels of albumin than the healthy goats. The results of trace element analysis revealed lower concentrations of zinc, iron, and selenium in serum from emaciated goats than in serum from healthy goats. Conclusion: This study identified significant differences in the serum levels of some trace elements and hematological and biochemical parameters between healthy and emaciated Omani goats. The identified differences represent valuable diagnostic biomarkers for the evaluation of the health status of Omani goats.

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“…This mainly includes hunger and poor nutrition [ 17 ], parasitic infestations [ 18 ], and chronic diseases [ 19 ]. In addition, trace element deficiency is one of the major factors that cause wasting in goats [ 20 ], resulting in many health disorders with big economic losses [ 17 , 19 ]. The estimation of the normal values of trace elements and their abnormalities is essential tool for veterinary practice in different animal species [ 21 ].…”

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“…This mainly includes hunger and poor nutrition [17], parasitic infestations [18], and chronic diseases [19]. In addition, trace element deficiency is one of the major factors that cause wasting in goats [20], resulting in many Copyright: Shawaf, et al Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made.…”

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“…In addition, trembling is potentially attributed to decrease in copper concentrations in infected animals. In other studies, sheep and goats exhibited trembling due to lack of copper in their feed (12). Copper deficiency can result in musculoskeletal system imbalance and partial paralysis (3).…”

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Estimation of Serum Copper Concentrations in Sheep and Goats Infected with Gastrointestinal Parasites in Mosul City, Iraq

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The objective of the present study was to determine serum copper concentrations in sheep and goats infected with different gastrointestinal parasites. A total of 60 sheep and 30 goats were obtained from different areas in Mosul city and examined in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Mosul. Fecal and blood samples were collected from each animal. Animals infected with gastrointestinal parasites were diagnosed by detecting parasite eggs in fecal samples. Copper concentrations and hematological values were compared between infected and non-infected animals. Different gastrointestinal parasites were diagnosed include; Chabertia ovina, Cooperia spp., Haemonchus contortus, Marshallagia marshalli, Nematodirus spp., Oesophagostomum spp., Ostertagia ostertagia, Strongylus spp. and Trichostrongylus spp. in both single and mixed infection types. Infected sheep and goats suffered from different clinical signs such as emaciation, poor wool or hair, trembling, pale mucous membrane, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Infected animals showed significantly (p≤0.05) lower serum copper concentrations compared to non-infected animals. Moreover, hematological parameters (RBC, Hb, PCV, MCH, MCV, and MCHC) were lower compared to non-infected animals. In conclusion, gastrointestinal parasitic infection in sheep and goats can decrease serum copper concentrations and blood parameters in infected animals, thereby exacerbating clinical signs.

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Clinical, Haematological, Biochemical Alterations, and Potential Risk Factors Associated with Ill-Thrift in Goats Raised at Smallholder Farms in Egypt

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Safaa,

Samia

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Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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LL-THRIFT or poor growth in small ruminants is a global concern for both veterinarians and small ruminants' producers. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors of ill-thrift and the associated clinicopathological changes. Smallholder farms were the source of 150 goats used in the study. Based on clinical findings and body condition score (BCS), the goats were classified into 3 groups: emaciated (BCS 1, n = 46), thin (BCS 1.5-2, n = 52), and control (BCS≥2.5, n = 52), respectively. Blood samples were used for clinicopathological investigations, and risk factors were tested. Goats suffering from emaciation had a significant decrease in haemoglobin (HGB) (P= 0.012), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) (P= 0.029), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) (P=0.03), albumin (P=0.009), sodium (Na) (P=0.039), iron (Fe) (P=0.004), copper (Cu) (P=0.022), and selenium (Se) (P= 0.027) compared to the control group. White blood cell count and globulin levels, on the other hand, were significantly elevated in the emaciated group (P= 0.0001, and P= 0.039, respectively). Goats aged ≤ 2 years (odds ratio (OR): 6.5, P = 0.0001), female goats (OR: 10.1, P = 0.0001), and those fed on unbalanced rations (OR: 13.3, P = 0.032) were at higher risk of illthrift. In conclusion, this study evidenced that ill-thrift is associated with significant alterations in the haematological and biochemical profiles. Young age, gender, and unbalanced rations are the potential risk factors for ill-thrift in goats. Recognition of risk factors associated with ill-thrift provides valuable insights for prevention and management programs.

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Clinical and Hematological Profiles due to Cases of Minerals Deficiency in Local Ewes at Basra, Iraq

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

Investigation of some trace elements and hematological and biochemical parameters in the blood of emaciated Omani goats

Investigation of some trace elements and hematological and biochemical parameters in the blood of emaciated Omani goats

Estimation of Serum Copper Concentrations in Sheep and Goats Infected with Gastrointestinal Parasites in Mosul City, Iraq

Clinical, Haematological, Biochemical Alterations, and Potential Risk Factors Associated with Ill-Thrift in Goats Raised at Smallholder Farms in Egypt

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