Effect of season and age on blood minerals, liver enzyme levels, and faecal egg counts in Nguni goats of South Africa

Gf, Rumosa; Chimonyo, M.; Dzama, K.

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“…This is in accordance with conclusions by Egbe-Nwiyi et al (2000). Generally, most of the haematological parameters determined in our study were within the normal range for goats reported by other authors (Zumbo et al, 2011;Habibu et al, 2017).…”

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Haemato-biochemical profile and acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats of different ages

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The aim of the present research was to determine the haemato-biochemical profile and blood acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats in a traditional Mediterranean production system. The 60 non-gravid female Croatian spotted goats of different ages were included in the research. They were divided into four groups of 15 goats according to age: group I – ≤1 year old; group II – 2–3 years; group III – 3–6 years; and group IV – 7–10 years. Haematological parameters were determined in whole blood, biochemical parameters in serum and acid–base status in plasma by automatic analyser. Total leukocyte number (WBC), haemoglobin (HGB) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in the blood were the highest, while mean haemoglobin concentration in erythrocytes (MCHCs) was the lowest in yearlings compared to other groups. Concentrations of urea, Mg, Cl, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) and lactate were the highest in yearlings. Concentrations of Ca, Na, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and beta hydroxybutyrate (BHB) as well as the activity of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were higher in older goats compared to yearlings, while the opposite was determined for the activities of creatine kinase (CK) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Values of pH, the strong ion difference (SID), anion gap (AG) and z values as well as the content of chemnormalHCOnormal3 and total pressure of carbon dioxide (chemnormalctCOnormal2) were higher in older goats compared to yearlings. The results obtained may help in monitoring the health and nutritional status and improve the management of Croatian spotted goats. Based on the results of the present study, the effect of age needs to be included in the model when preparing the reference values for the haemato-biochemical profile and acid–base status of goats.

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Haemato-biochemical profile and acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats of different ages

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“…The parameters of SAT and ALT were consistent with the references reported that normal range of liver enzymes. The AST level was varied from 167 to 513 U/l while, ALT between 9 and 19 U/l (Rumosa-Gwaze et al, 2012). In the present study, G2 showed a significant decrease in AST (175.00U/l) and ALT (11.50 U/l) compared with G1 that obtained that AST (184.25 U/l) and ALT (15.50U/l).…”

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Influence of Addition Spirulina Platensis Algae Powder on Reproductive and Productive Performance of Dairy Zaraibi Goats

Khalifa¹,

Hassanien²,

Mohamed³

et al. 2016

Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Feeds

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he current work studied the addition of Spirulina platensis powder (SPP) to dairy nanny goat rations on the reproductive and productive performance. Fourteen dairy Zaraibi goats with an average body weight of 36.00 kg at 33.43 months of age were used in this study. The Zaraibi nanny goats were distributed randomly in two groups (n=7 in each). The first group control (G1) was fed concentrate feed mixture (CFM) plus roughage as Egyptian berseem hay (BH) and rice straws (RS) plus orally empty rice paper sack / head /day. While, the second group (G2) was serviced as trial group and nourished previous control ration plus 500 mg of SPP stuffed into rice paper sack given orally/ head / day. Experimental diet was offered to either G1 or G2 twenty-one days pre-breeding season till postnatal to study reproductive performance. After postnatal, similarly eight does in parity rate (n=4 in each) were selected from later G1 and G2 and continued to fed last rations to study changing in udder measurements, suckling milk amount, variable in body weight of does and their kids, milk yield and blood metabolites.The results indicated that litter size and the quaternary rate were lower values in G1 than G2. Moreover, reproductive parameters in G2 have booster (P<0.05) udder formation than G1 during suckling months. The highest (P<0.05) values of suckling milk observed in G2 at all suckling months compared to G1. The highest (P<0.05) suckling milk energy obtained with G2 compared to G1 that may be attributed to difference (P<0.05) percentage values of fat and protein. The growth rate and daily weight gain of does in G2 and their kids achieved greater weight than does in G1 during suckling months. Based on early seven weeks (peak lactation curve) of milk yield, does in G2 showed significantly (P<0.05) higher milk yield through first three weeks, but the lactation curve during another four weeks declines almost similar trend (P>0.05) in milk yield compared to G1. Also, blood biochemical parameters e.g. total protein and glucose in G2 had significantly (P<0.05) higher than G1. However, G1 had greater (P<0.05) in cholesterol, triglycerides, AST and ALT concentration than those does in G2. Intriguingly, there was no significant difference in the concentrations of urea among goats in G1 and G2. Also, the present results revealed that lower feed cost of milk production was 1.45 L.E in G2 compared to G1 group (1.84 L.E). The present study clearly demonstrates that the SPP could be incorporated in diets as an increment of milking production and non-specific resistance of organism.

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“…The haemato-biochemical profiles can be previously reported to assess the immunity in offspring (Al-Seaf and Al-Harbi, 2012). Gwaze et al (2012) showed that there was a negative relationship (P<0.05) between age and ALP, while there was no relationship (P>0.05) between age and selected liver enzymes. Also, Herosimczyk et al (2011) reported that the decrease in plasma creatinine concentrations after 14 th day of age is may be associated with increased glomerular filtration rate in calves.…”

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Kids Survivability as Affected by Their Body Weight, Blood Biochemical Indices and Maternal and Kids Behavior in Baladi and Shami Goats under Semi-Arid Condition.

Ibrahim¹

2020

jwpr

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The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of body weight, blood biochemical parameters and post parturient behavioral activities of goats and their kids on kids' mortality rate in Baladi and Shami breeds during neonatal period. Twenty-five adults does of each breed (average age: 18 months old) were selected during breeding season. All female goats were estrus synchronized and naturally mated. After parturition, one hundred and one kids (39 Baladi and 62 Shami) were followed for up to 30 days of their age. The overall mean birth weights of female kids of Baladi and Shami goats were 2.47 and 2.81 Kg, respectively. For male kids, birth weights were 2.43 and 2.47 kg, respectively. There was no significant difference in average daily gain (g/day) between Baladi and Shami kids during the first 30 days of age. Male kids recorded higher mortality rate than female kids. The percent of death for male and female kids were 87.50% and 36.84% in Shami while, were 33.33% and 14.28% in Baladi respectively. However, death stopped in Baladi kids after 14 days, but continued in Shami kids to 28 days post-partum. Present data revealed that goat breed and neonatal period showed a significant effect on urea concentration and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and insignificant effect on creatinine concentration, alanine transferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), total lipids, cholesterol and triglycerides in Baladi and Shami Kids. While aspartate transferase (AST), were not affected by goat breed and was significantly affected by both age of birth and interactions. Baladi breed showed significantly better maternal activity than Shami does as they spend lesser time to concern their newly born kids. Baladi kids had more strong behavior towards their dams when compared to Shami ones. It was concluded that body weight, blood biochemical parameters and Maternal and kid's behavior had notable effect on kid's survivability. Our results might declare superiority of Baladi kids than Shami ones which reflected on the significant reduction of mortality rate in Baladi kids as compared to Shami ones.

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Effect of season and age on blood minerals, liver enzyme levels, and faecal egg counts in Nguni goats of South Africa

Cited by 17 publications

References 44 publications

Haemato-biochemical profile and acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats of different ages

Haemato-biochemical profile and acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats of different ages

Influence of Addition Spirulina Platensis Algae Powder on Reproductive and Productive Performance of Dairy Zaraibi Goats

Kids Survivability as Affected by Their Body Weight, Blood Biochemical Indices and Maternal and Kids Behavior in Baladi and Shami Goats under Semi-Arid Condition.

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