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Seasonal variation in blood calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and some
metabolites in camels (Camelus dromedaries) raised in semi-arid
region
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Mutassim M Abdelrahman1 and Akram Madanat2 |
1King
Saud University, College of food and Agriculture Sciences, Department of
Animal Production, PO Box 2460, Riyadh 11451- Saudi Arabia; 2Ministry
of Agriculture, PO Box 2099 Amman, Al Karak Veterinary Unit–Al Karak-
Jordan
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Abstract |
A study was conducted to investigate the effect of summer and spring
season on the calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg) thyroid
hormones (T3 and T4), glucose, albumin, total protein and creatinin
status. Twenty healthy camels were selected from different herds during
summer and spring, raised in semi-arid area and blood samples were
collected. Serum was separated and analyzed for Ca, P, Mg, T3, T4 and
other metabolites. Results showed a significantly (P<0.05) higher Ca,
T3, T4 and glucose levels during spring season. A significantly (P<0.05)
higher creatinine level in the blood serum of camels during summer was
also noted. No significant change in P, Mg, albumen and total protein
was noticed. Furthermore, T3 and T4 levels of the camels were
significantly (P<0.05) lower during summer season when compared with
spring. In conclusion, climatic changes may cause significant changes in
some mineral concentration, thyroid hormones and other metabolites.
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Keywords:
Camels; macro minerals; thyroid hormones; metabolites; semi arid region |
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To cite this article:
Abdelrahman MM and A Madanat,
2014.
Seasonal variation in blood calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and some
metabolites in camels (Camelus dromedaries) raised in semi-arid region.
Res.
Opin. Anim. Vet. Sci., 4(11): 582-586. |
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