Changes in Some Macro Minerals and Biochemical Parameters in Female Healthy Siirt Hair Goats Before and After Parturation

Abstract

The aim of this study, was to evaluate the changes of electrolytes (Na, K), minerals (Ca, Mg, P, Fe) and some parameters related to mineral metabolism (iron binding capacity, Transferrin, Ferritin, Folate, Vitamin B-12), just before and after parturition, in healthy Siirt hair goats. For this aim, 10, healthy, 2-4 years old, female Siirt hair goats, were used as material. The blood samples were collected I week before and after parturition. The levels of Na, K, Ca, Mg, of blood serum did not change with gestation. P, Fe, IBC, transferrin, ferritin, vitamin B-12 and folate concentrations increased after parturition (p<0.05). It was found out, in this study that iron especially and protein levels related to iron had significant differences before and after parturition in a short time.