Clinical parameters of goats infected with gastrointestinal nematodes and treated with condensed tannin

Brito, Danilo Rodrigues Barros; Júnior, Livio Martins Costa; Garcia, João Luís; Chaves, Daniel Praseres; Júnior, José Antônio Alves Cutrim; Conceição, Washington Luis Ferreira; Brito, Anna Vanniezy Marinho de

doi:10.5433/1679-0359.2020v41n2p517

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“…Fe is a vital element in the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin, with an essential contribution to the activity of catalase, peroxidase, and cytochrome [ 32 , 40 ]. The decreased level of Fe and the positive correlation between Fe concentration and RBC counts in the emaciated goats from the present study are in agreement with the previously reported Fe deficiency in goats [ 41 ] or other ruminants [ 40 , 42 ] affected with anemia.…”

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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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