Plasma sodium and potassium levels in Gir and Jaffarabadi breeds: Effect of age, sex and lactation

Authors

  • Ninan Jacob Mail Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Physiology, RIVER, Puducherry
  • Jhamman Singh Arya Mail Dean, Arawali Veterinary College, Sikar, Rajasthan
  • Ramesh J Padodara Mail Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, J.A.U., Junagadh
  • Prakash rao College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
  • Gajbhiye Mail Retd. Research Scientist, Cattle Breeding Farm, J.A.U., Junagad

Abstract

A study was conducted on Gir and Jaffarabadi breeds of both sexes to determine the effect of age, sex and  lactation on plasma sodium and potassium levels (mEq/L). Age exerted a significant (P < 0.05) effect on  plasma potassium levels only in Jaffarabadi males. In Gir cows, lactation influenced the plasma potassium  levels significantly (P < 0.05). The plasma levels of potassium between males, females, at 1 and 2 m of  lactation, non lactating females of Gir and Jaffarabadi breeds varied significantly (P < 0.05). Moreover, low  level of both plasma sodium and potassium was observed at all ages and lactation in Jaffarabadi buffaloes  as compared to Gir cattle. Further this could be used as a reference point for future research in these breeds. 

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Published

2018-06-05

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1-2 (2018): Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management (Jan-Jun)

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How to Cite

Plasma sodium and potassium levels in Gir and Jaffarabadi breeds: Effect of age, sex and lactation . (2018). Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 34(1-2), 70–74. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijapm/article/view/6998