Camels and Camelids

EFFECT OF SEX AND AGE ON BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE IN CAMEL

Journal Edition: June 2004
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Published On: 01-12-2018 07:17

A. Saeed, M.M. Hussain, I.A. Khan, G. Chand and R.A. El-Yousuf
Veterinary Research Centre, P.O.Box 72437, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ABSTRACT

The various biochemical parameters viz. total proteins, albumin, globulin, urea, urea nitrogen, creatinine, iron, calcium, phosphorus, cholesterol and triglycerides were determined in one hundred sixty seven male and female camels of different age groups. The mean values were 6.1 ± 0.4 and 6.1 ± 0.4 g/dl; 3.9 ± 0.3 and 3.8 ± 0.3 g/dl; 2.3 ± 0.3 and 2.3 ± 0.3 g/dl; 30.6 ± 8.2 and 30.0 ± 8.2 mg/dl; 14.4 ± 3.8 and 14.1 ± 3.8 mg/dl; 1.7 ± 0.3 and 1.7 ± 0.3 mg/dl; 117.4 ± 19.7 and 121.7 ± 19.4 μg/dl; 10.7 ± 0.6 and 11.0 ± 0.4 mg/dl; 6.6 ± 0.9 and 6.6 ± 1.0 mg/dl; 34.4 ± 8.4 and 40.2 ± 8.8 mg/dl; and 23.4 ± 8.4 and 21.8 ± 7.6 mg/dl, respectively in male and female animals. Significant effect of sex was observed on calcium and cholesterol.
Key words: Calcium, cholesterol, creatinine, iron, phosphorous, proteins, triglycerides, urea