Protein, enzymatic and mineral indicators of clinical and subclinical pregnancy toxemia during the transitional period in dairy goats
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-6891v24e-75182EAbstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of clinical and subclinical pregnancy toxemia (PT) forms on the dynamics of blood metabolites, composing the protein, enzymatic and mineral profiles of dairy goats during the transitional period. 111 multiparous dairy goats were used in this research. The animals were raised under an intensive system. Experimental groups (n=3) were created using the βHB blood concentrations as a cut-off point. The G1 or control group (n = 40), G2 or subclinical PT group (n = 39) were established when least one of the experimental assessment times presented βHB values between 0.8 mmol/L and 1.6 mmol/L; whereas G3 or clinical PT group (n = 32), which at any of the experimental assessment times of βHB values were higher than 1.6 mmol / L when verified and also presented clinical signs of PT. The animals were evaluated on the 30th , 20th and 10th day ante-partum (dap), at parturition and on the 10th, 20th and 30th day postpartum (dpp). Total proteins (TP), albumin, globulin, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Gamma glutamiltransferase (GGT), creatine kinase (CK), amylase, phosphorus, chloride and calcium, sodium and potassium ions were measured. The analysis of variance (F Test) was performed in order to investigate the effects and interactions between group and assessment times. Clinical and/or subclinical disease during the transitional period resulted in an increase of phosphorus and potassium concentrations (P<0.05), while a decrease in total protein, albumin, globulin, and ionized calcium values was observed (P<0.05). No statistical effect of PT on urea, creatinine, AST, GGT, CK, amylase and sodium was observed (P>0.05). Except the ionized calcium and phosphorus, the levels of all the metabolites were influenced (P<0.05) by late pregnancy, parturition and lactation. The occurrence of the subclinical form was higher than the clinical form during the transitional period. Among the all variables studied, mineral profile were those that suffered alteration resulting from PT, highlighting the ionized calcium. Attention is drawn to the magnitude of the impact of disease on these components interfering in animal health.
Keywords: goats; ketosis; late pregnancy; lactation; blood metabolites
Downloads
References
Moreno-Rojas R, Zurera-Cosano G, Amaro-Lopez MA. Concentration and seasonal variation of calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium in raw cow, ewe and goat milk. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 1994; 45(2): 99-105. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.3109/09637489409166148.
Santos SF, Candido M, Bonfim MAD. Produção de Cabras Leiteiras no Semiárido. 2008. Disponível em: https://www.milkpoint.com.br/artigos/producao-de-leite/producao-de-cabras-leiteiras-no-semiarido-48986n.aspx.
Grummer RR. Impact of Changes in organic nutrient metabolism on feeding the transition dairy cow. Journal of animal science. 1995; 73(9): 2820-2833. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.2527/1995.7392820x.
Sucupira MCA. Perfil metabólico no período periparto. 5º Congresso Internacional Feinco, São Paulo. 2010; (Comunicação oral).
Souto RJC, Macedo ATM, Soares GSL, Cajueiro JFP, Santos UF, Soares PC, Afonso JAB, Mendonça CL. Influence of clinical and subclinical pregnancy toxemia on the energy and hormonal profiles of dairy goats during the transitional period. Research Society and Development. 2023; 12(6): e11312641936. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/41936.
Sucupira MCA, Araujo CASC, Souto RJC, Afonso JAB. Toxemia da prenhez em pequenos ruminantes. Revista Brasileira de Buiatria. 2021; 2(3): 1-19. Disponível em: https://doi.org:10.4322/2763-955X.2021.012.
Feijó JO, Schneider A, Schmitt E, Brauner CC, Martins CF, Barbosa FM, Del Pino FAB, Faria Junior SP, Rabassa VR, Corrêa MN. Prepartum administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST) on adaptation to subclinical ketosis of the ewes and performance of the lambs. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia. 2015; 67(1): 103-108. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-6849.
Feijó JO, Oliveira AM, Pereira RA, Martins CF, Del Pino FAB, Ferreira MB, Rabassa VR, Corrêa MN. Protocolo de indução de cetose subclínica e seu efeito sobre parâmetros bioquímicos em ovelhas gestantes. Science and Animal health. 2016; 4(1): 21–34. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.15210/sah.v4i1.5283.
Smith MC, Sherman DM. Goat Medicine. 2 ed. Lea and Febiger: Philadelphia; 2009. p. 871.
Andrews A. Pregnancy toxaemia in the ewe. In Practice. 1997; 19(1): 306-312. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1136/inpract.19.6.306.
Ismail ZA, Al-Majali AM, Amireh F, Al-Rawashdeh OF. Metabolic profiles in goat does in late pregnancy with and without subclinical pregnancy toxemia. Veterinary Clinical Pathology. 2008; 37(4): 434–437. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-165X.2008.00076.x.
Ortolani EL. Diagnóstico e tratamento de alterações ácido-básicas em ruminantes. In: González FHD & Campos R. Anais do I Simpósio de Patologia Clínica Veterinária da Região Sul do Brasil. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Veterinária. 2003; 98. Disponível em: https://www.ufrgs.br/lacvet/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/I_simp_patol_clin2003.pdf.
Silva filho AP, Afonso JAB, Santos FCO, Souto RJC, Cajueiro JFP, Lima EHF, Costa NA, Mendonça CL. Conduta terapêutica em ovelhas com toxemia da prenhez. In: Anais do X Congresso Brasileiro de Buiatria, Belém/PA. 2013. Disponível em: http://buiatria2013.com.br/
Statistical Analyses Sistem Institute, Inc 2009. SAS user´s guide: Statics Version, 2009. SAS, Cary N. C.
Hefnawy AE, Shousha S, Youssef S. Hematobiochemical Profile of Pregnant and Experimentally Pregnancy Toxemic Goats. Journal of Basic and Applied Chemistry. 2011; 1(18): 65-69. Disponível em: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266970745.
Souto RJC, Afonso JAB, Mendonça CL, Carvalho CCD, Silva Filho AP, Cajueiro JFP, Lima EHF, Soares PC. Achados bioquímicos, eletrolíticos e hormonais de cabras acometidas com toxemia da prenhez. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira. 2013; 33(10): 1174–1182. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-736X2013001000002.
Vasava PR, Jani RG, Goswami HV, Rathwa SD, Tandel FB. Studies on clinical signs and biochemical alteration in pregnancy toxemic goats. Veterinary World. 2016; 9(8): 869-874. Disponível em: http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.9/August-2016/12.html.
Doré V, Dubuc J, Bélanger AM, Buczinski. Definition of prepartum hyperketonemia in diary goats. J. Diary Sci. 2015; 98: 4535-4543. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-9172.
Macedo ATM, Souto RC, Mendonça CL, Lima LB, Soares PC, Afonso JAB. Níveis séricos de triiodotironina (T3) e tiroxina (T4) em ovelhas com toxemia da prenhez. Archives of Veterinary Science. 2015; 20(1): 49-55. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/avs.v20i1.35847.
Bockor L. Indicadores bioquímicos do status nutricional. 2010. Disponível em: https://www.ufrgs.br/lacvet/restrito/pdf/indicadores_nutri_luciane.pdf.
Santos RA, Campos AGSS, Afonso JAB, Soares PC, Mendonça CL. Efeito da administração de propilenoglicol e cobalto associado à vitamina B12 sobre o perfil metabólico e a atividade enzimática de ovelhas da raça Santa Inês no Periparto. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira. 2012; 32(1): 60-66. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-736X2012001300012.
Karapehlivan M, Atakasi E, Atakasi O, Yucayrt R, Pancarci SM. Blood biochemical parameters during the lactation and dry period in Tuj ewes. Small Ruminant Research. 2007; 73: 267-271. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2006.12.006.
Barakat SM, Al-Bhanasawi N, Elazhari G, Bakhiet A. Clinical and Serobiochemical Studies on Naturally-Occurring Pregnancy Toxaemia in Shamia Goats. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 2007; 6(6): 768–772. Disponível em: https://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=javaa.2007.768.772.
Pichler M, Damberger A, Arnholdt T, Schwenwein I, Gasteiner J, Drillich M, Iwersen M. Evaluation of 2 eletronic handheld devices for diagnosis of ketonemia and glycemia in dairy goats. Journal of Dairy Science. 2014; 97(12): 7538- 7546. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.3168/jds.2014-8198.
Kozloski GV. Bioquímica dos ruminantes. 3rd ed Santa Maria: UFSM; 2002. 140p. Portuguese.
Meuten D. Avaliação e Interpretação Laboratorial do Sistema Urinário. In: Thrall MA, Weiser G, Allison RW, Campbell TW. Hematologia e Bioquímica Clínica Veterinária. 2nd ed. São Paulo: Roca; 2015. p. 689-806. Portuguese.
Yarim GF, Ciftci G. Serum protein pattern in ewe with pregnancy toxemia. Veterinary Research Communications. 2009; 33(5): 431-438. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-008-9189-9.
Santos FCO, Mendonça CL, Silva Filho AP, Carvalho CCD, Soares PC, Afonso JAB. Indicadores bioquímicos e hormonais de casos naturais de toxemia da prenhez em ovelhas. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia. 2011; 31(11): 974-980. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-736X2011001100006.
Issi M, Gül Y, Başbuğ O. Evaluation of renal and hepatic functions in cattle with subclinical and clinical ketosis. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 2016; 40(1): 47-52. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.3906/vet-1505-16.
Elzein E, Osman I, Omer SA. Effect of physiological status in some haematological and biochemical parameters in Desert Goats. International Journal of Veterinary Science. 2016; 5(2): 95-98. Disponível em: http://www.ijvets.com/.../95-98.pdf.
Piccione G, Messina V, Marafioti S, Casella S, Giannetto C, Fazio F. Changes of some haematochemical parameters in dairy cows during late gestation, post partum, lactation and dry periods. Veterinarija ir Zootechnika. 2012; 58(80): 59–64. Disponível em: https://vetzoo.lsmuni.lt/data/vols/2012/58/pdf/piccione.pdf.
Morali JC. Cetósis y Aborto nutricional. 2012. Disponível em: https://amaltea.fmvz.unam.mx/textos/enfermedades%20alim/cetosis%20y%20aborto%20nutricional%20Dr.%20Julio.pdf.
Albay MK, Karakurum MC, Sahinduran S, Sezer K, Yildiz R, Buyukoglu T. Selected serum biochemical parameters and acute phase protein levels in a herd of Saanen goats showing signs of pregnancy toxaemia. Veterinární medicína. 2014; 59(7): 336-342. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.17221/7620-VETMED.
Sadjadian R, Seifi HA, Mohri M, Naserian AA, Farzaneh N. Variations of energy biochemical metabolites in periparturient dairy Saanen goats. Comparative Clinical Pathology. 2013; 22(3): 449-456. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-012-1431-8.
Gupta VK, Sharma SD, Vihan VS, Kumar A. Serum enzymes and thyroid hormones in sub-clinical ketosis in goats and sheep reared under organized farming system. The Indian Journal Animal Science. 2008; 78(11): 1199-1201. Disponível em: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286727230_Serum_enzymes_and_thyroid_hormone_in_sub-clinical_ketosis_in_goats_and_sheep_reared_under_organized_farming_system.
Lima EHF, Mendonça CL, Cajueiro JFP, Carvalho CCD, Soares PC, Souto RJC, Drummond ARF, Afonso JAB. Efeito da Monensina Sódica sobre o perfil metabólico de ovelhas antes e após o parto. Ciência Animal Brasileira. 2016; 17(1): 105-118. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/1089-6891v17i128370.
Mundim AV, Costa AS, Mundim SAP, Guimarães EC, Espindola FS. Influência da ordem e estádios da lactação no perfil bioquímico sangüíneo de cabras da raça Saanen. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia. 2007; 59(2): 306-312. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352007000200006.
Hallford DM, Sanson DW. Serum profiles determined during ovine pregnancy toxemia. Agri-Practice. 1983; 4(1): 27-33. Disponível em: https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=US19840064792.
Van Saun RJ. Pregnancy Toxemia in a flock of sheep. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2000; 21(10): 1536-1539. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2000.217.1536.
Marutsova V. Changes in blood enzyme activities in ewes with ketosis. International Journal of Advanced Research. 2015; 3(6): 462-473. Disponível em: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277635889.
Cajueiro JFP, Souto RJC, Melo EH, Carvalho CCD, Silva RJ, Soares PC, Mendonça CL, Afonso JAB. Influence of calcium concentrations on the metabolic profile of dairy goats during the transitional period. Research, Society and Development. 2021; 10(11): e308101119462. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i11.19462.
Marutsova V. Investigations on blood enzyme activities in cows with subclinical and clinical ketosis. International Journal of Advanced Research. 2016; 4(9): 1040-1045. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/1579.
Van Hellen RW, Wilson TA, Mitchell GEJR, Schelling GT, Tucker RE. Bovine amylase, insulin, and glucose response to high and low concentrate diets. 70th Annu. Meet. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Michigan State University, USA. 1979. p.445-446.
Cajueiro JFP. et al.Influence of calcium concentrations on the metabolic profile of dairy goats during the transitional period. Research Society and Development, 2021; 10(11):1-22. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i11.19462
Schlumbohm C, Harmeyer J. Hypocalcemia reduces endogenous glucose production in hyperketonemic sheep. Journal of Dairy Science. 2003; 86(6):1953-1962. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(03)73783-7.
Moghaddam G, Hassanpour A. Comparison of Blood Serum Glucose, Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid, Blood Urea Nitrogen and Calcium Concentrations in Pregnant and Lambed Ewes. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 2008; 7(3):308-311. Disponível em: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26590142.
Payne JM. Enfermidades metabolicas de lós animales zootécnicos. 1st ed. Zaragoza: Editorial Acribia; 1983. 218p.
Kaneko JJ, Harvey JW, Bruss ML. Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals. 6th ed. San Diego: Academic Press; 2008. 928p.
Lima MS, Pascoal RA, Stilwell GT. Glycaemia as a sign of the viability of the foetuses in the last days of gestation in dairy goats with pregnancy toxaemia. Irish Veterinary Journal. 2012; 65(1): 635-640. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-0481-65-1.
Lima MS, Cota JB, Vaz YM, Ajuda IG, Pascoal RA, Carolino N, Hjerpe CA. Glucose intolerance in dairy goats with pregnancy toxemia: Lack of correlation between blood pH and Beta hydroxybutyric acid values. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2016; 57(1):635-640. Disponível em: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303674789.
Antunovic Z, Novoselec J, Speranda M, Vegara M, Pavic V, Mioc B, Djidara M. Changes in biochemical and hematological parameters and metabolic hormones in Tsigai ewes blood in the first third of lactation. Archiv fur Tierzucht. 2011; 5(5): 535-545. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.5194/AAB-54-535-2011.
Skrzypcza KW, Kurpinska A, Stanski L, Jarosz A. Sodium, potassium and chloride homeostasis in cows during pregnancy and first months of lactation wies. Acta Biologica Cracoviensia. 2015; 55(56):58-64. Disponível em: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/SODIUM-%2C-POTASSIUM-AND-CHLORIDE-HOMEOSTASIS-IN-COWS-Skrzypczak-Kurpi/fab5ad07db9f8e49639d5500aaec69addaa158e8.
Krajnicakova M, Kovac G, kostecky M, Valocky I, Maracek I, Sutiakova I, Lenhardt L. Selected clinic biochemical parameters in the puerperal period of goats. Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy. 2003; 47(1): 77-182. Disponível em: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288630964_Selected_clinicobiochemical_parameters_in_the_puerperal_period_of_goats.
Elnageeb EM, Adelatif AM. The minerals Profile in Desert Ewes (Ovis aries): Effects of Pregnancy, Lactation and Dietary Supplentation. American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 2010; 1(7):18-30. Disponível em: http://www.idosi.org/.../4.pdf.
Silva Filho AP, Mendonça CL, Souto RJC, Silva RJS, Soares PC, Afonso JAB. Indicadores bioquímico e hormonal de vacas leiteiras mestiças sadias e doentes durante o final da gestação e o início da lactação. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira. 2017; 37(11):1229-1240. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-736X2017001100007.
Souto RJC, Soares GSL, Macedo ATM, Cajueiro JFP, Goançalves DNA, Soares PC, Afonso JAB, Mendonça CL. Valores de β-hidroxibutirato, ácidos graxos não esterificados, cortisol e insulina de cabras leiteiras com toxemia da prenhez subclínica durante o período de transição. Rev. Acad. Ciênc. Anim. 2017; 15(2): 253-254. Disponível em: https://periodicos.pucpr.br/cienciaanimal/article/view/17277/16560.
Conrado FO. Controle da Calemia. 2010. Disponível em: https://www.ufrgs.br/lacvet/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/calemiacontrole.pdf.
Silva JSC, Guaraná ELS, Lemos VF, Soares PC, Afonso JAB, Mendonça CL. Metabolismo energético, proteico e mineral de ovelhas Santa Inês hígidas e com mastite subclínica. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira. 2013; 33(9):1087-1096. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-736X2013000900007.
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2023 Brazilian Animal Science/ Ciência Animal Brasileira

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g. in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).