Authors : D. Senna, M.A. Luiz, E.A. Texeira, F.G.F. Padilha, N.R.P. Almosny, A.B.M. Fonseca, R.C. Veronezi and A.M.R. Ferreira
Abstract: This research has an objective of evaluate the serum biochemical concentrations of Creatine Kinase (CK), Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), creatinine, urea, albumin and calcium in Pantaneiro horses created extensively in the Pantanal Region of Brazil. Blood samples from a total of 52 male and female horses were collected and divided into 5 groups according to the age of the animals. The mean values of the serum concentrations were: CK 221.3 U/L±75.22-287.8 U/L±110.67; LDH 899 U/L±263.8-1264 U/L±83.5; AST 220 U/L-282±54.01 U/L±30.78; GGT15.3 U/L±3.91-30.6 U/L±10.25; creatinine 0.85 mg/dL±0.13 the 1.20 mg/dL±0.17; urea 32-44.5±5.83 mg/dL±7.04; albumin 2.80 g/dL±0:28-2.43 g/ dL±00.46; calcium 10.75 mg/dL±1.1-11.8 mg/dL±2.62. All groups showed increased values for CK and GGT and decreased values for serum calcium compared from other references from the specie. There was found a wide variation in the LDH values. The age group influenced the serum results of creatinine, albumin and calcium.
D. Senna, M.A. Luiz, E.A. Texeira, F.G.F. Padilha, N.R.P. Almosny, A.B.M. Fonseca, R.C. Veronezi and A.M.R. Ferreira, 2018. Biochemical Parameters in Pantaneiro Horse in Extensive Management in the Wetland Area. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 17: 66-69.