Authors : Pinar Tanritanir , Semiha Dede and Ebubekir Ceylan
Abstract: The aim of this study, was to evaluate the changes of electrolytes (Na, K), minerals (Ca, Mg, P, Fe) and some parameters related to mineral metabolism (iron binding capacity, Transferrin, Ferritin, Folate, Vitamin B12), just before and after parturition, in healthy Siirt hair goats. For this aim, 10, healthy, 2-4 years old, female Siirt hair goats, were used as material. The blood samples were collected 1 week before and after parturition. The levels of Na, K, Ca, Mg, of blood serum did not change with gestation. P, Fe, IBC, transferrin, ferritin, vitamin B12 and folate concentrations increased after parturition (p<0.05). It was found out, in this study that iron especially and protein levels related to iron had significant differences before and after parturition in a short time.
Pinar Tanritanir , Semiha Dede and Ebubekir Ceylan , 2009. Changes in Some Macro Minerals and Biochemical Parameters in Female Healthy Siirt Hair Goats Before and after Parturation. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 8: 530-533.