Document Detail


Pregnancy influences the hematological profile of Carthusian broodmares.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20731199     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In order to investigate the effect of pregnancy on equine hematological profile, venous blood samples were taken from 44 Carthusian broodmares every two weeks during pregnancy, divided into three periods: I (conception to 110 days), II (111-220 days) and III (222 days to delivery). Routine hematological analysis was performed. Packed cell volume (PCV) increased in period II probably as a consequence of the climatic conditions or as a result of physical stress of lactation during period I. After that, a reduction in PCV was found but this was not matched with a similar decrease in total serum proteins. Platelets presented the same evolution as PCV. Neutrophils and eosinophils decreased in period II, probably because of increased hormone concentrations. In conclusion, pregnancy influences the hematological profile of the Carthusian broodmare and these reference values can aid the diagnosis of diseases during pregnancy.
Authors:
K Satué; A Muñoz; O Blanco
Related Documents :
10694909 - Closure of the uterine lumen and the plasma membrane transformation do not require blas...
1956019 - Effect of corpus luteum position on hyperemesis gravidarum. a case report.
15315739 - New treatments associated with timed artificial insemination in small ruminants.
3191859 - Chronic maternal hypoxia. effect of mid-gestational maternal hypoxia on methionine-enke...
8231899 - Synthesis of gap junction proteins and collagenases in the preimplantation rat uterus.
19416209 - Role of relaxin in maternal systemic and renal vascular adaptations during gestation.
3959019 - Ruptured intracranial aneurysms during pregnancy. a report of four cases.
4039849 - Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy: response to plasma manipulations.
20522409 - Cervical dysplasia in pregnancy: a multi-institutional evaluation.
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Polish journal of veterinary sciences     Volume:  13     ISSN:  1505-1773     ISO Abbreviation:  Pol J Vet Sci     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-24     Completed Date:  2010-10-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101125473     Medline TA:  Pol J Vet Sci     Country:  Poland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  393-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cardenal Herrera-CEU University, Avd. Seminary s/n,46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain. ksatue@uch.ceu.es
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Blood Proteins / physiology
Erythrocyte Count / veterinary
Female
Hematocrit / veterinary
Hemoglobins / metabolism
Horses / blood*,  metabolism
Lymphocyte Count / veterinary
Platelet Count / veterinary
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Animal* / blood,  physiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Blood Proteins; 0/Hemoglobins

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Testing of probiotic and bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria towards Eimeria sp.
Next Document:  The relationship between variability in serum C-reactive protein levels in sows and their offspring ...