Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Madalina Alexandra DAVIDESCU, Daniel SIMEANU, Cristina SIMEANU, Claudia PANZARU, Alexandru USTUROI, Steofil CREANGA
This study was conducted to analyze the blood biochemical parameters with aim to monitor the health status of 32 Romanian Grey Steppe cattle being in a national genetic conservation program due to their biological characteristics such as rusticity, adaptability to severe environmental conditions, increased resistance to disease, and longevity. A number of 8 biochemical parameters were statistically analyzed, respectively: GLI (glucose), CHO (cholesterol), TP (total protein), Ca (calcium), ALAT (alanine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), P (phosphorus), and ALB (albumin). The cattle were between 2-24 years old. The results were analyzed by age category, respectively 2-10 years and 11-24 years. Mean values of GLI, CHO, ALB, and TP were higher in the older cattle group, while mean values of ASAT, ALAT, Ca, and P were higher in younger cattle. Monitoring the health status of endangered cattle breeds is an important aspect of genetic conservation program. In this research, the results of the biochemical profile fell within the range of the reference values for both age categories, an aspect that demonstrates the resistance, longevity, and genetic characteristics of this breed.
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