Hematological changes and serum minerals concentrations in pneumonic sheep
Arbaga, A., Hassan, H., Anis, A., Osthman, N., kamr, A. (2022). Hematological changes and serum minerals concentrations in pneumonic sheep. EKB Journal Management System, 42(2), 143-146. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2022.141463.1528
Ali Arbaga; Hany Hassan; Anis Anis; Naemaa Osthman; Ahmed kamr. "Hematological changes and serum minerals concentrations in pneumonic sheep". EKB Journal Management System, 42, 2, 2022, 143-146. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2022.141463.1528
Arbaga, A., Hassan, H., Anis, A., Osthman, N., kamr, A. (2022). 'Hematological changes and serum minerals concentrations in pneumonic sheep', EKB Journal Management System, 42(2), pp. 143-146. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2022.141463.1528
Arbaga, A., Hassan, H., Anis, A., Osthman, N., kamr, A. Hematological changes and serum minerals concentrations in pneumonic sheep. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 42(2): 143-146. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2022.141463.1528

Hematological changes and serum minerals concentrations in pneumonic sheep

Benha Veterinary Medical Journal
Volume 42, Issue 2, September 2022, Page 143-146  XML PDF (1 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/bvmj.2022.141463.1528
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Authors
Ali Arbaga1; Hany Hassan email 2; Anis Anis3; Naemaa Osthman2; Ahmed kamr2
1Department of Animal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City
2Department of Animal Medicine and Infectious Diseases (Animal Internal Medicine), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City
3Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat
Abstract
The present study was performed to investigate the cross-talk interactions of hematological profile, minerals and electrolytes concentrations and determine the histopathological variations associated with pneumonia in sheep. Fifty adult sheep were examined and divided into healthy (n = 20) and pneumonic sheep (n = 30). Pneumonia was confirmed by clinical and histopathological examinations in sheep. Liver, kidney function tests and mineral profile were colorimetrically determined via spectrophotometer by the method specified. Serum calcium, phosphorus, sodium and chloride concentrations were decreased in pneumonic sheep compared to healthy ones (P < 0.05). Additionally, the mean values of red blood cells (RBCS), hemoglobin (Hb), and packed cell volume (PCV) were significantly reduced while, the mean value of white blood cells (WBCS) and neutrophils were significantly increased in pneumonic sheep compared to healthy sheep (P < 0.05). Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and potassium concentrations were significantly increased in pneumonic sheep than healthy ones (P < 0.05). Lung histopathology revealed interalveolar septal thickening with vascular congestion, hydropic degeneration of bronchiolar mucosa, and lymphocytic infiltration. It was concluded that, pneumonic sheep were associated with altered hematological, minerals and electrolytes parameters. Decreased phosphorus concentrations could also be involved in the pathogenesis of erythrogram count. Hyperkalemia is associated with hyponatremia in pneumonic sheep.
Keywords
Electrolytes; Hemogram; Minerals; Pneumonia; Sheep
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