Metabolic profile of the dairy cattle in Khartoum State

Abstract EN

A total of 40 whole blood and plasma samples were collected from 30 pregnant cows at different trimesters (first, second and third stage) of pregnancy and 10 sample from empty cows were used as control in Khartoum state to evaluate some haematological parameters and to determine some biochemical parameters.

In haematological findings PCV showed significant changes (p < o.o5), but there was slight changes in Hb.

Whereas total protein, albumin and globulin showed significant changesat different trimesters (p < 0.05).

The level of calcium in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy were 2.4 ± 0.6 mmol / l, 1.6 ± 0.3 mmol / l respectively, these values was low when compared with control animals, while the third trimesters revealed high value of calcium.

Also glucose level was increased in the third trimesters of pregnancy (4.9 ± 0.7 mmol / l).

Urea level revealed significant changes especially in the third stage of pregnancy (55.3 ± 9.8 mg / dl) ; there was slight change in phosphorus, sodium and potassium levels.

Production diseases can be predicted earlier and control through using of routine examination for pregnant cows with good management and early treatment.