Effect of dietary gossypol on serum constituents in cows

Other Title(s)

تأثير الجوسيبول على مكونات الدم البيوكيميائية في الأبقار

Joint Authors

Badrawi, Nida A.
Laz, Iman Sh. M.
Farag, Majidah Sh. T.

Source

Kafr El-Sheikh Veterinary Medical Journal

Publisher

Kafr El-Sheikh University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Publication Date

2003-04-30

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

10

Main Subjects

Veterinary Medicine

English Abstract

Serum samples were collected from 16 mature cows suffering from anorexia, dyspnea and weakness.

Ration analysis revealed presence of gossypol toxicity (900 mg/kg).

Profiles of serum chemistry showed that there were increased serum total protein, albumin, globulin.

High significant increase was recorded in cholesterol and triglycerides concentration.

Slight significant increase were observed in urea and creatinine levels.

Activities of serum enzymes decreased slightly, while, lactic dehydrogenase activity increased.

No significant changes were recorded in serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium) except that inorganic phosphorus which increased significantly.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-628371

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