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


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Authors

  • Ninan Jacob Mail, Jhamman Singh Arya Ma Ramesh J Padodara Mail, Prakashrao and Gajbhiye Mail College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh

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.

Author Biography

  • Ninan Jacob Mail, Jhamman Singh Arya Ma Ramesh J Padodara Mail, Prakashrao and Gajbhiye Mail, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
    College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh

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Submitted

21-01-2019

Published

22-01-2019

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1-2 (2018): INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

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Ramesh J Padodara Mail, Prakashrao and Gajbhiye Mail, N. J. M. J. S. A. M. (2019). Plasma sodium and potassium levels in Gir and Jaffarabadi breeds: Effect of age, sex and lactation. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 34(1-2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAPM/article/view/86347