Immuno-biochemical status of cows with genital mycoplasmosis

Abstract

Intensive livestock management implies the maximum use of the productive qualities of animals, the realization of their potential is hindered by diseases of various origins, especially those that are accompanied by a long chronic course. Among them, genital mycoplasmosis of cattle attracts special attention. The task of our research was to study the state of protein metabolism in healthy people and patients with genital mycoplasmosis of the blood. Based on the results of the PCR test for Mycoplasma spp., two groups of cows were formed. In both groups of animals, the level of total protein, the absolute and relative content of albumin and globulin fractions, the total amount of immunoglobulins and their relative content in the globulin fraction were determined. It has been established that genital mycoplasmosis in cows is accompanied by the development of dysproteinemia, which is manifested by moderate hyperproteinemia, a relative decrease in albumin content and an absolute and relative increase in the amount of globulins. In addition, in sick animals, a decrease in the amount of immunoglobulins is observed, against the background of a sharp decrease in their relative content in the globulin fraction of the protein.