Comparative Study in Serum Biochemical Changes in Sheep and Goats with Heartwater

Authors

  • J.M. NJenga Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053, Kabete, Kenya
  • J.C. Kiptoon Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053, Kabete, Kenya
  • C.M. Mugera Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053, Kabete, Kenya

Keywords:

Urea, Blood, Pathology, Veterinary

Abstract

A comparative serum biochemical study was done. The AST levels rose significantly in both test sheep and goats. The BUN did not show significant changes in sheep but showed a significant rise in test goats. The TSP was significantly lower in test sheep and significantly higher in test goats. The albumins were significantly lower in both test sheep and goats while the globulins were significantly higher in both test sheep and goats compared to the controls. This is the first comparative study on sheep and goats reported. Further research is necessary before biochemical tests which can be used as an indicator or this disease are identified

Downloads

Published

30-03-1989

How to Cite

NJenga, J., Kiptoon, J. and Mugera, C. (1989) “Comparative Study in Serum Biochemical Changes in Sheep and Goats with Heartwater”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 9(1), pp. 6–11. Available at: http://tvj.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/332 (Accessed: 25 June 2025).

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (1989)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

License

From 01 May 2025, all articles are available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). You are free to use, reproduce, redistribute in any medium or format provided the original publication in this journal is cited. This change will be applicable for all articles including those published before May, 2025