Serum Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus and Cobalt Levels of Awassi Ewes Maintained at Village Conditions during Lactation Period

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to be determined blood serum calcium (Ca), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), and cobalt (Co) levels of Awassi ewes maintained at village conditions. Totally, 63 Awassi ewes with 2 and 3 years old were used as animal material.In the beginning (April), the middle (May), and the end (June) of lactation period, it were determined that means of Ca, K, P, and Co concentrations in blood serum were 1.2806mg/l, 3.3888mg/l, 5.0706mg/dl and 0.037608mg/l for April; 1.1805mg/l, 3.4088mg/l, 5.1286mg/dl and 0.0176mg/l for May; 1.7801mg/l, 3.6048mg/l, 4.8919mg/dl and 0.0223mg/l for June, respectively.As a result, the findings suggested that Ca, K, P, and Co levels of blood serum in Awassi sheep were within normal range for rural conditions.