Serum Macrominerals, Glucose and Triglycerides in Arabian Mares
during Different Phases of Reproduction Cycle
Samia Meliani*, Bouabdellah Benallou, Miloud Halbouche1,
Abdellatif Niar and AbdelkarimNaceri2
Veterinary institute, University of Tiaret, Algeria; 1Agronomic Faculty, Mostaganem University, Algeria; 2National Haras of Chawchawa, Tiaret, Algeria *Corresponding author: melianisamia@hotmail.com
Abstract
The
aim of this study was to determine the difference in biochemical serum
constituents of Arabian mares during different phases of the reproduction cycle.
According to there reproductive status, mares were assigned to one of the
following six groups, i.e., filly (n=5), late pregnancy (n=7), early pregnancy
(n=11), estrual mares (n=8), infertile mares (n=8) and mares in post partum less
than 8 days (n=4). Serum calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium,
glucose and triglycerides were determined. Calcium and phosphorus levels were
significantly (P<0.05) higher in infertile and filly group, respectively. Sodium
level was significantly lower in infertile than in all other groups and the
higher serum level was observed in early pregnant mares. Concerning potassium,
mean levels were significantly higher than in filly and the lowest mean values
was observed in post foaling mares, however, no significant difference were
observed in magnesium levels between all groups. Glucose
concentration in early pregnant mares was lower than all other groups, but the
difference was significant with mares in estrus and fillies.
Triglycerides were significantly (P<0.05) higher in late pregnancy and infertile
mares than in filly, in early pregnancy, in estrus and in post foaling mare
groups. In this study, results pointed towards the significant influence of
reproductive statues on some biochemical serum constituents in mares.
Key words:
Arabian Mares,
Glucose,
Reproduction,
Serum macro-minerals, Triglycerides