Comparative biochemical values in pregnant and non-pregnant dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)
Joint Authors
Ghurashi, M. A. H.
Ashwag, E. A. M.
Siri, Hisham Ismail
Source
Sudan Journal of Science and Technology
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.40-43, 4 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the reproductive status of she camels (pregnant vs.
non-pregnant) on the blood biochemical constituents.
Serum samples were collected from fifty female dromedary camels designated into two groups according to the reproductive status of the females; 25 were obtained from pregnant females and 25 were obtained from non-pregnant animals.
Obtained results showed that total proteins concentrations was significantly higher (P≤ 0.001) in the pregnant group than the non-pregnant ones (7.9± 0.82 and 7.1±0.53 g/dl respectively).
Also there was highly significant increase (P≤ 0.001) in the globulins concentration during pregnancy (4.4 ± 0.81 g/dl) in the pregnant group and (3.5± 0.49 g/dl) in non-pregnant females.
While, no significant difference in the concentration of albumin and cholesterol was observed between the two groups.
Sodium and potassium concentration was also investigated and there was no significant difference between pregnant and non pregnant females.
In conclusion, these data indicated that reproductive status in female camels affects blood proteins specially globulins.
These results may reflect a positive effect of pregnancy on the camel's immunity.
Keywords: Camels, Pregnancy, Blood Biochemistry
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ashwag, E. A. M.& Ghurashi, M. A. H.& Siri, Hisham Ismail. 2015. Comparative biochemical values in pregnant and non-pregnant dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). Sudan Journal of Science and Technology،Vol. 16, no. 3, pp.40-43.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siri, Hisham Ismail…[et al.]. Comparative biochemical values in pregnant and non-pregnant dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). Sudan Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 16, no. 3 (2015), pp.40-43.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ashwag, E. A. M.& Ghurashi, M. A. H.& Siri, Hisham Ismail. Comparative biochemical values in pregnant and non-pregnant dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). Sudan Journal of Science and Technology. 2015. Vol. 16, no. 3, pp.40-43.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-709855
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 42-43
Record ID
BIM-709855