Changes in Serum Mineral Concentrations, Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Horses with Pica

Aytekin, İsmail; Onmaz, Ali Cesur; Aypak, Süleyman; Güneş, Vehbi; Küçük, Osman

doi:10.1007/s12011-010-8660-y

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“…Concentrations of plasma microelements vary in domestic horses and are influenced by both the feeding ration and physiological states such as pregnancy and lactation. Table 9 shows that the concentrations of copper and zinc in the Przewalski horses are approximately in the centre of ranges measured in domestic horses by various authors (Grace et al 1999;Yur et al 2008;Aytekin et al 2010). …”

Section: Biochemistrymentioning

confidence: 71%

Determination of haematological and biochemical parameters of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalski) kept by the Prague Zoo

Tomenendálová¹,

Vodička²,

Uhríková³

et al. 2014

Vet. Med. - Czech

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ABSTRACT:The objective of this study was to determine ranges of haematological and biochemical parameters of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalski) kept in the Czech Republic, to compare the results with data reported for the same species as well as for domestic horses (Equus caballus), and to evaluate differences between both genders and age groups. Stallions showed significantly higher counts of red blood cells and bands, higher levels of total bilirubin and magnesium, and a higher activity of GGT. Higher concentrations of cholesterol, vitamin A and sodium were found in mares. Young animals were characterised by a lower count of eosinophilic granulocytes, a higher activity of ALP and higher concentrations of calcium, inorganic phosphorus, sodium and creatinine. Other differences were not significant.

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Section: Biochemistrymentioning

confidence: 71%

Determination of haematological and biochemical parameters of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalski) kept by the Prague Zoo

Tomenendálová¹,

Vodička²,

Uhríková³

et al. 2014

Vet. Med. - Czech

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“…Nikvand et al (2018) determined that low serum iron concentration accompanied by low serum ferritin might be associated with long-term nutritional iron deficiency, which then plays an important role in the occurrence of pica in cattle. Similarly, Aytekin et al (2011) found that horses with pica had lower concentrations of serum iron and copper in relation to healthy horses. In another study performed on 15 lambs having pica symptoms; iron deficiency was found and it was related to the aetiology of pica in lambs (Aytekin et al 2010).…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Pica or in another word "depraved appetite" has been an important subject in various animals and different aetiologies speculated to play role in the development of the problem (Meyer and Lohes 2002;Aytekin et al 2010Aytekin et al , 2011. Many factors have been identified in the aetiology of the pica in animals, therefore, pica is an interesting and very complex topic for researchers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Hematobiochemical profiles, mineral concentrations and oxidative stress indicators in beef cattle with pica

Onmaz

Güneş

Çınar

et al. 2018

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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Pica, or "depraved appetite", is defined as ingestion of non-nutritive substances. Many factors influencing pica in animals have been identified , but the etiology is controversial. This study was conducted to evaluate haematological and biochemical parameters, trace element concentrations, the total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidative status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) in beef cattle with and without pica. Ten beef cattle with pica (group I) and another ten healthy beef cattle (Group II) were used in the study. Serum TAS and TOS were measured by a colorimetric method. In group I, haemoglobin value and serum iron, copper and selenium concentrations were significantly lower than those of group II (p < .05). Cortisol level and the other biochemical parameters were not statistically different between the groups (p > .05). Compared to the healthy controls mean TAS values were significantly decreased in the group I (p < .05), whereas the TOS and OSI values did not differ statistically between the two groups (p > .05). Parasitological analysis revealed that Trichostrongylidae spp eggs were more common in group I. In conclusion, serum iron, copper and selenium deficiency with decreased antioxidant capacity may cause the symptoms of pica in beef cattle. Prophylactic use of trace mineral supplement containing iron, copper, selenium and antioxidants in beef cattle may be beneficial in preventing deviated appetite and in strengthening the antioxidant defence system. Highlights:Pica or is defined as the ingestion of non-nutritive substances As a result of this several disorders may occur such as reticuloperitonitis traumatica, poisonings, toxications or digestive system obstructions. Serum iron, copper and selenium deficiency with decreased antioxidant capacity may cause the symptoms of pica disorders in beef cattle. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…As an antibody activator copper plays a role in systemic immune processes. It affects the bioavailability of iron and enables its absorption (Rosen et al 1995;Aytekin et al 2011). A reduced serum concentration of copper in horses may be observed in the case of excessive concentrations of antagonistic elements, such as calcium (Vranković et al 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

Changes in the Level of Calcium, Zinc and Copper in the Serum of Horses in Relation to the Feeding Season

Górski¹,

Humanities²,

Jania³

et al. 2017

Folia Pomer. Univ. Technol. Stetin., Agric., Aliment., Pisc., Z

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Streszczenie. Prawidłowa koncentracja biopierwiastków warunkuje odpowiedni przebieg procesów biochemicznych, a tym samym wpływa na właściwe funkcjonowanie organizmu. Celem pracy było określenie cech gospodarki mineralnej koni, utrzymywanych w rejonie niedoborów mineralnych, jako podstawy oceny ich żywienia. Do badań wytypowano 10 koni (5 klaczy i 5 wałachów) utrzymywanych w podobnych warunkach. Konie były użytkowane w celach rekreacyjno-sportowych. Badania przeprowadzono w dwóch okresach-po zakończeniu sezonu pastwiskowego (koniec listopada 2015 r.) i na początku sezonu pastwiskowego (koniec maja 2016 r.). Krew została pobrana z żyły jarzmowej do sterylnych probówek z koagulantem. Przeprowadzona ocena stężenia miedzi i cynku w surowicy krwi koni wykazuje duże odchylenia od norm fizjologicznych. Stężenia Cu i Zn w surowicy kształtują się poniżej dolnych poziomów referencyjnych. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań trudno jest jednoznacznie wskazać, który z czynników może wywierać decydujący wpływ na kształtowanie się w ciągu roku zawartości wapnia, cynku i miedzi w surowicy krwi koni. Można przypuszczać, że zawartość analizowanych pierwiastków w surowicy koni uwarunkowana jest zasobnością paszy w wapń, cynk i miedź. W związku z tym wskazane byłoby, zarówno w sezonie letnim, jak i zimowym, uzupełnienie podaży miedzi i cynku w dawce pokarmowej koni. Celowe jest także prowadzenie w analizowanym rejonie kolejnych badań w kierunku określenia zaopatrzenia koni w miedź i cynk.

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Changes in Serum Mineral Concentrations, Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Horses with Pica

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

Determination of haematological and biochemical parameters of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalski) kept by the Prague Zoo

Determination of haematological and biochemical parameters of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalski) kept by the Prague Zoo

Hematobiochemical profiles, mineral concentrations and oxidative stress indicators in beef cattle with pica

Changes in the Level of Calcium, Zinc and Copper in the Serum of Horses in Relation to the Feeding Season

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