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Haemato-biochemical profile and acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats of different ages
Zvonko Antunović
Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer
University of Osijek, V. Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Ivica Marić
Croatian Agricultural Agency, Ilica 101, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer
University of Osijek, V. Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Vatroslav Šerić
Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Osijek, J. Hutlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Boro Mioč
Department of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska cesta 25, Zagreb, Croatia
Josip Novoselec
Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer
University of Osijek, V. Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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The aim of the present research was to determine the
haemato-biochemical profile and blood acid–base status of Croatian spotted goats in a traditional Mediterranean production system. Concentrations of Ca, Na, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and beta hydroxybutyrate were higher in older goats compared to yearlings. Values of pH, strong ion difference, anion gap and z values as well as the content of bicarbonate and total pressure of carbon dioxide were higher in older goats compared to yearlings.
The aim of the present research was to determine the
haemato-biochemical profile and blood...