Evaluation of venous blood gas levels, blood chemistry and haemocytometric parameters in milk fed veal calves at different periods of livestock cycle

• Autorzy: Giambelluca S. , Flore E. , Sadocco A. , Gianesella M. , Vazzana I. , Orefice T. , Morgante M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

An evaluation of blood chemistry profile in relation to specific stages of livestock cycle can help better understand variations in physiological conditions in order to adjust management systems to animal needs. In addition to basal hematological investigation, the acid-base balance and blood gases are essential tools in evaluating metabolism in calves. The relationship between blood gas parameters, diet and growth should be further investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in acid-base status, blood gases, serum chemistry and hematological parameters in veal calves at different periods of livestock cycle. One hundred twenty-eight healthy cross breeding calves were enrolled in a farm in North-East Italy. Blood samplings were carried out from the jugular vein on day 1 (t1), 60 (t2) and 150 (t3) after arrival. Blood gas analysis was performed and hematological parameters were evaluated. One-way ANOVA and Tukey-Kramer post-hoc test were performed to assess differences between blood parameter values at the different periods. The main differences in blood gas parameter levels during the livestock cycle concerned pH, Base Excess and HCO3 with higher values recorded in t3. Urea, creatinine, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and bilirubin mean values were significantly higher in t1 than in t2 and t3. Aspartate aminotransferase increased from t1 to t2 and t3. Alkaline Phosphatase was higher in t2. Fe levels severely dropped in t2 and in t3, and the decrease led to a restrained but significant reduction in haemoglobin values. A correspondent decrease in the other haemocytometric parameters was found.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: 19
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.745-752,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Giambelluca S.

• Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS), University of Padua, Viale dell Universitg 16, 35020, Legnaro (PD), Italy

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Flore E.

• Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS), University of Padua, Viale dell Universitg 16, 35020, Legnaro (PD), Italy

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Sadocco A.

• Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS), University of Padua, Viale dell Universitg 16, 35020, Legnaro (PD), Italy

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Gianesella M.

• Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS), University of Padua, Viale dell Universitg 16, 35020, Legnaro (PD), Italy

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Vazzana I.

• Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily A. Mirr, 90129, Via G. Marinuzzi 3, Palermo, Italy

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Orefice T.

• Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily A. Mirri, 90129, Via G. Marinuzzi 3, Palermo, Italy

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Morgante M.

• Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS), University of Padua, Viale dell Universitg 16, 35020, Legnaro (PD), Italy

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.1515/pjvs-2016-0094