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The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat

Remigius I. Onoja, Davinson C. Anyogu, Shodeinde VO Shoyinka.

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The present study evaluated the serum levels of zinc, copper and vitamin A in caprine sarcoptic mange. Fifteen goats were purposively selected in the field and assigned into 3 groups (A, B and C) of 5 goats each, based on the severity of the mange skin lesions. Another 2 groups (D and E) of 5 goats each were used as the contact (exposure) infested and the uninfested control groups, respectively. Serum zinc and copper levels were assayed by atomic absorption spectroscopy while serum vitamin A level was determined by calorimetric method. Data generated were analyzed using one way analysis of variance. Serum zinc, copper and vitamin A concentration decreased with increased severity of lesions in infested goats in which the naturally infested goats (groups A, B, C) had significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lower serum levels of zinc, copper and vitamin A compared to the contact (exposure) infested goats (D) and uninfested control (E). Results of this study suggests a possible role of zinc, copper and vitamin A in the pathogenesis of sarcoptic mange, as the deficiency of these elements in the serum may lead to an increase in susceptibility to infestation with mange parasite.

Key words: histopathology, trace elements, Vitamin A, sarcoptic mange, goat.


 
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Onoja RI, Anyogu DC, Shoyinka SV. The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. AJVS. 2021; 69(2): 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643


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Onoja RI, Anyogu DC, Shoyinka SV. The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=45643 [Access: December 07, 2023]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643


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Onoja RI, Anyogu DC, Shoyinka SV. The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. AJVS. 2021; 69(2): 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643



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Onoja RI, Anyogu DC, Shoyinka SV. The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. AJVS. (2021), [cited December 07, 2023]; 69(2): 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643



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Onoja, R. I., Anyogu, . D. C. & Shoyinka, . S. V. (2021) The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. AJVS, 69 (2), 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643



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Onoja, Remigius I., Davinson C. Anyogu, and Shodeinde VO Shoyinka. 2021. The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 69 (2), 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643



Chicago Style

Onoja, Remigius I., Davinson C. Anyogu, and Shodeinde VO Shoyinka. "The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 69 (2021), 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643



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Onoja, Remigius I., Davinson C. Anyogu, and Shodeinde VO Shoyinka. "The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 69.2 (2021), 126-132. Print. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Onoja, R. I., Anyogu, . D. C. & Shoyinka, . S. V. (2021) The Relationship between Serum Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A Concentration and the Severity of Lesions in Sarcoptic Mange of Goat. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 69 (2), 126-132. doi:10.5455/ajvs.45643





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