Evaluation of serum electrolyte values of Philippine sheep raised at a semi-intensive farm in Los Baños, Laguna

Issue Date

7-2021

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate serum electrolyte values (total Ca, P, Na, K, Na/K ratio, Cl, Mg, and TCO2) of Philippine sheep and determine their relationship with age and sex. Serum samples of 44 apparently healthy Philippine sheep were examined using a biochemistry analyzer. Mean, standard deviation, and p values were computed for the different parameters and compared with the reference values. Results showed that the serum Na, K, P levels were significantly higher in sheep that are < 1 year old than sheep that are > 1 year old (p<0.05). On the other hand, sheep that are > 1 year old had significantly higher TCO2 than sheep that are < 1 year old (p<0.05). Male sheep had significantly higher total Ca values than female sheep whereas female sheep had significantly higher P levels than male sheep (p<0.05). Serum K and P values were negatively correlated with age (p<0.05). Male sheep had significantly higher total Ca values than female sheep (p<0.05). The data obtained from the study are considered as the first reported values for serum electrolytes of Philippine sheep which can be used to develop reference values.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine

ISSN

0031-7705

Volume

58

Issue

2

Page

239-247

Document Type

Article

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

SHEEP; SMALL RUMINANTS; LIVESTOCK FARMS; ANIMAL BREEDING; ELECTROLYTES; EVALUATION; PHILIPPINES

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