Abstract
Background and Aim:The analysis of hematological and biochemical parameters is widely used in assessing animal health status. Limited information is available on trace element levels and their association with hematological and biochemical parameters in Omani goats suffering from emaciation. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine the levels of some trace elements in emaciated Omani goats and their relationship with hematological and biochemical parameters.Materials and Methods:Goats suffering from emaciation and muscular dystrophy (n=18) were compared with healthy goats (n=12). Venous blood samples for the hematological, biochemical, and trace element analysis were collected from the jugular vein.Results:Emaciated goats showed significantly lower white blood cell, lymphocyte, and red blood cell counts than the healthy goats. In contrast, the percentages of monocytes and eosinophils were higher in emaciated goats than in healthy ones. In addition, emaciated goats showed higher levels of biochemical parameters alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, aspartate aminotransferase, creatine kinase, and total bilirubin but lower levels of albumin than the healthy goats. The results of trace element analysis revealed lower concentrations of zinc, iron, and selenium in serum from emaciated goats than in serum from healthy goats.Conclusion:This study identified significant differences in the serum levels of some trace elements and hematological and biochemical parameters between healthy and emaciated Omani goats. The identified differences represent valuable diagnostic biomarkers for the evaluation of the health status of Omani goats.
Highlights
Goats are economically important animals because they provide high-quality milk and meat [1]
Limited information is available on trace element levels and their association with hematological and biochemical parameters in Omani goats suffering from emaciation
As there is limited information on trace element levels and their association with hematological and biochemical parameters in emaciated Omani goats, the current study determined the levels of some trace elements in healthy and emaciated Omani goats and investigated their relationship with hematological and biochemical parameters
Summary
Goats are economically important animals because they provide high-quality milk and meat [1]. They have a high survival ability even under severe environmental conditions [2]. An increase or decrease in trace element levels is usually associated with several detrimental effects, including abnormalities in metabolic, hormonal, immunological, and reproductive functions [4]. Limited information is available on trace element levels and their association with hematological and biochemical parameters in Omani goats suffering from emaciation. The current study aimed to determine the levels of some trace elements in emaciated Omani goats and their relationship with hematological and biochemical parameters
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