Al-Zubaidi Raad Mahmood Hussein, Marah Salim Hameed, Waleed Ibrahim Jalil, Ali Ibrahim Ali Al-Ezzy
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Abstract
Background: Trace minerals are important components of many physiological functions, including growth, development, and the immune response.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate copper and iron status in sheep and cattle in some areas of Diyala governorate, Iraq.
Methods: One hundred blood samples were collected, 50 from sheep and 50 from cattle in order to measure the levels of copper and iron in the serum.
Results: In sheep, the serum level of copper significantly increased among females compared to males, while among cattle, the serum level of copper significantly decreased in females compared with males. The level of iron showed a significant increase in females compared with males. Serum levels of copper were increased with the age of more than 1 year accordingly compared with sheep at the first year of life or less than a year. Among cattle, age plays no significant role in the level of copper. The levels of copper and iron were significantly increased among pregnant ewes compared with non-pregnant. The levels of copper were significantly increased in lambing compared with pregnant and non-pregnant ewes in the value of copper. The level of iron was significantly decreased in lambing sheep compared with pregnant and non-pregnant sheep. The levels of copper and iron showed no significant changes between pregnant and non-pregnant cows. Sheep from Abu Saida showed significant increase in serum levels of copper and iron compared with those from Baqubah and Saadia cities. Cows with good body scores have a significant increase in serum levels of copper and iron compared with those with medium and poor body scores. There was no linear correlation between iron and copper levels in serum and the studied parameters for cows and sheep.
Conclusion: The levels of copper and iron in the body of sheep and cattle are affected by age, gender, pregnancy, and soil composition.
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Open Veterinary Journal is a peer-reviewed international open access online and printed journal that publishes high-quality original research articles. reviews, short communications and case reports dedicated to all aspects of veterinary sciences and its related subjects. Research areas include the following: Infectious diseases of zoonotic/food-borne importance, applied biochemistry, parasitology, endocrinology, microbiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, epidemiology, molecular biology, immunogenetics, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, oncology and animal reproduction. All papers are peer-reviewed. Moreover, with the presence of well-qualified group of international referees, the process of publication will be done meticulously and to the highest standards.
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