Abstract :
Objective:The present study was planned to examine the changes in serum protein fractions of lambs with pica symptoms with electrophoresis.
Materials and Methods:The three study groups were the control group that included healthy lambs, pre-treatment and post-treatment groups that included lamb with pica. Lambs with pica symptoms were then treated with a single capsule mineral complex orally and single dose vitamin complex. Serum protein fractions in blood samples were determined with cellulose-acetate electrophoresis.
Results:It was determined that in terms of concentration, total protein, albumin and ?-globulin, levels did not change, albumin percentage levels increased with pica, however reached control group levels with treatment and ?1-Globulin and ?2-Globulin levels reduced after treatment. Based on % gr, it was determined that ?1-Globulin and ?-Globulin did not change and ?2-Globulin decreased. ?-Globulin level and percentage increased after treatment.
Conclusion:Profiles of serum protein fractions may play an important role in the etiology of pica; it was suggested that the identification of serum protein fractions should be considered as a beneficial method in veterinary clinic for the detection, treatment and follow-up of certain diseases and certain nutrition-related conditions
Keyword :
pica disease, vitamins, minerals, serum protein fractions