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).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

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

et al. 2019

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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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confidence: 88%

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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confidence: 38%

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 parameters of AST 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 -1 while, ALT between 9 and 19 U L -1 (Rumosa-Gwaze, Chimonyo, & Dzama, 2012). In this study, the SP group showed a significant decrease in AST and ALT compared with the control ones.…”

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Effect of adding Spirulina platensis algae to small ruminant rations on productive, reproductive traits and some blood components

El-Deeb

Abdel-Gawad²,

Abdel-Hafez³

et al. 2022

Acta Sci. Anim. Sci.

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This experiment conducted using 20 Rahmani ewes at the last third of pregnancy in two equal groups. One group served as control, while the other group received Spirulina platensis (SP) at the rate of 0.5 gm 10 kg-1 live body weight. The objective was to find out the effect of adding Spirulina platensis algae to small ruminant rations on reproductive and productive traits and blood components of sheep. The experiments lasted for 120 days for both dams and their lambs after weaning. The findings proved that adding SP in ewes' diets had no effect on the average of live body weight change. Average milk yield was significantly (p <0.01) higher in the treatment group than the control. Lamb's birth weight and daily body gain of the treated group were significantly (p <0.01) higher than the control. Blood and serum picture profile of ewes were significantly higher when fed SP additive than the control. It could be concluded that the addition of SP to the ration of sheep positively preserved their health, productive and reproductive status as well as their lambs' growth rate. Also the additive improved the economic efficiency of treated animals by about 53.13%.

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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 19 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

Effect of adding Spirulina platensis algae to small ruminant rations on productive, reproductive traits and some blood components

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