Naslov
Mineral and electrolyte concentrations in young red deer

Autori
Barić Rafaj, Renata ; Šoštarić, Branko ; Kuleš, Josipa ; Matijatko, Vesna ; Živičnjak, Tatjana ; Mayer, Iva

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
2nd FASAVA 2009 and 35th VMLDAC Congress Proceedings / - Bangkok, 2009, 574-574

Skup
2nd FASAVA Congress and 35th VMLDAC Conferences

Mjesto i datum
Bangkok, Tajland, 03.11.2009. - 05.11.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
mineral; electrolyte; red deer

Sažetak
Young animals of different species show different electrolyte and mineral concentration compared to adult ones. In order to establish the difference between young and adult red deer we determined the electrolytes and mineral concentrations (sodium - Na, potassium - K, chloride - Cl, total magnesium - tMg and calcium - tCa, ionized Mg - Mg2+, ionized calcium - Ca2+ and inorganic phosphorus –iP) in young deer population and compared them with adults.Serum electrolytes and minerals were determined in samples from 34 physically restrained, healthy young red deer (Cervus elaphus), aged 0, 5-2 years. The results were compared to values obtained from 11 adult animals. Serum tCa, iP and tMg were determined by spectrophotometric analysis using Olympus biochemical analyser (AU 6000) and original reagents of manufactorer. The Ca2+ , Mg2+, Na, K and Cl concentration were determined by ion-selective electrodes (ISE), using a acid-base analyzer (Nova Biomedical). Statistical analysis of the data were carried out by Student t-test at p<0, 05 significance level. Young animals showed significantly higher values of K, tCa, Ca2+, Mg2+ and iP, while Na and Cl concentration were significantly lower. There was no significant difference in the tMg concentration and Ca2+/Mg2+ ratio in relation to age. The obtained results demonstrate the need to use specific reference intervals for young deer population.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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