Hematological values and total protein of Brasileiro de Hipismo and Breton mares during pregnancy

Erythrocyte and leukocyte parameters and total protein (TP) of Brasileiro de Hipismo (BH) and Breton mares were studied during pregnancy. A total of 175 healthy mares, varying from 3 to 13 years old were used. Among the animals, 89 were BH mares (14 non pregnant and 75 pregnant) and 86 Breton mares (11 non pregnant and 75 pregnant). The mares were divided into four groups for each breed: control group (non pregnant mares). group 1 (first period of pregnancy, 25-110 days, n=25), group 2 (second period of pregnancy, 111-210 days, n=25) and group 3 (third period of pregnancy, 211-340 days, n=25). The values for erythrocyte, leukocyte were compared with the obtained total protein. Red blood cells count (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV) and haemoglobin concentration (Hb) increased in the second period of pregnancy and decreased in the last period in both the BH and Breton breed, furthermore these same variables were found to significantly higher in the BH breed for non pregnant and pregnant mares during all three gestational periods. The numbers of total leucocytes and segmented neutrophils increased after the second period in both breeds studied.

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Main Authors:	Orozco,César Andrey Galindo, Martins,Carla Braga, D' Angelis,Flora Helena de Freitas, Oliveira,José Victor de, Lacerda-Neto,José Corrêa de
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2007
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782007000600029
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