E-ISSN 2536-9520 | ISSN 1110-2047
 

Original Article 


Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy.

Abstract
Fifty five ewes aged from 3-5 years were included in this study; these animals were selected from sheep reared in different villages in Menofia and Behera governorates, Egypt. All animals were subjected to careful clinical and laboratory investigations. Accordingly, the selected animals were divided into three groups. Group (A) consisted of 20 ewes showed signs of pregnancy toxemia. Group (B) consisted of 20 heavily pregnant ewes in two or more fetuses determined by ultrasonography. Group (C) consisted of 15 non pregnant ewes. Clinical examination of ewes with pregnancy toxemia reveals anorexia, loss of condition, nervous movement of the eye which is bulging and roaring, grinding of the teeth, champing of the jaw with salivation, spasms in the neck and back muscles and lateral recumbency, odor of acetone in the breath , drowsiness and stiffness of the body. Biochemical findings reveals significance decrease of glucose, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulin, T3, T4, calcium, sodium and potassium in group A (pregnancy toxemia) when compared to groups B (heavily pregnant)& C (non-pregnant), also significance increase of triglyceride, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), β-Hydroxybutyrate, cortisol, AST, ALT, GGT LDH, urea and creatinine when compared to groups B & C ewes. Further, ewes displaying symptoms of pregnancy toxemia (group A) had a significance increase in serum haptoglobin (Hp), amyloid A and C-reactive protein markers compared to heavily pregnant and non-pregnant ewes.

Key words: Key words: pregnancy toxemia- clinical- biochemical- novel biomarkers.


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. AJVS. 2016; 48(2): 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993


Web Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=215993 [Access: December 03, 2023]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. AJVS. 2016; 48(2): 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. AJVS. (2016), [cited December 03, 2023]; 48(2): 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993



Harvard Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy (2016) Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. AJVS, 48 (2), 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993



Turabian Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. 2016. Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 48 (2), 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993



Chicago Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. "Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 48 (2016), 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy. "Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 48.2 (2016), 96-102. Print. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mahmoud A. Aly and Ibrahim I. Elshahawy (2016) Clinico-Biochemical Diagnosis of Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes with Special Reference to Novel Biomarkers. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 48 (2), 96-102. doi:10.5455/ajvs.215993





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Assessment of The Efficiency of Some Chemical Disinfectants Used in poultry Farms Against Coccidiosis
    Hamed Abdel tawab Samaha, Yasser Nasr Haggag, Mohammed Al sayed Nossair, Heba Mohammed Habib
    AJVS. 2013; 39(1): 82-90
    » Abstract

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Influence of Combined Administration of Turmeric and Black seed on Selected Biochemical Parameters of Diabetic Rats
    Sabry M. El-Bahr, Nabil M. Taha, Mahdy A. Korshom, Abd EL-Wahab A. Mandour, Mohamed A. Lebda
    AJVS. 2014; 41(1): 19-27
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.154650

  • Molecular Characterization of Listeria Species Isolated from Frozen Fish
    Gaber S. Abdellrazeq, Ayman M. Kamar, Samya M. El-Houshy
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 1-15
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.45443

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Comparative Study of Cellular and Humoral Immune Response to BHV-1 Vaccines in Cattle and Buffalo Calves
    Fayrouz S. Naim; Samy A. Khalil and Helmy A. Torky
    AJVS. 2016; 51(2): 367-373
    » Abstract

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Effect of Excess Fluoride on Reproductive Potentials in Farm Animals (Ovine)
    Ghada H. Abdel-Rahman, Hanaa A. El-Hallawany, Dohreig RA.
    AJVS. 2018; 57(2): 41-57
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.296364

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Using of Polypropylene Mesh for Hernioplasty in Calves
    Mostafa M. kassam, Mahmoud H. Elkammer, Ahmed S. Korittum, Ali A. Abdel-Wahed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 112-117
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.47290

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles