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| Effects of Lameness, Stage of Lactation and Body Condition Score on Some Blood Parameters in Holstein Cows |
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E. Yaylak,
C. Yenisey and K. Seyrek |
Abstract:
Effects of lameness, stage of lactation and body condition
score on serum AST and ALT activities as well as serum total protein,
triglyceride, cholesterol and albumin concentrations in cows was investigated
in the present study. Fifty six pure Holstein cows were included in this
study. AST, ALT and cholesterol levels were significantly altered by stages
of lactation (p<0.05). Total protein, triglyceride, AST, ALT, cholesterol
and albumin levels were low at early stages of lactation and dry periods;
in the course of time, their concentrations increased. However, in late
stages of lactation, serum total protein, triglyceride, AST, ALT, cholesterol
and albumin levels declined. No significant alterations were detected
in the blood parameters of lame cows. However, AST, ALT and albumin levels
were low in cows with a lameness score of 4. Likewise, blood parameters
were not affected by body condition. Triglyceride, AST, cholesterol and
albumin levels are high in cows with higher body conditions (≥2.75).
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How to cite this article:
E. Yaylak, C. Yenisey and K. Seyrek, 2009. Effects of Lameness, Stage of Lactation and Body Condition Score on Some Blood Parameters in Holstein Cows. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 4: 245-251.
DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2009.245.251
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ajava.2009.245.251
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