Vet World Vol.13 May-2020 Article-1
Research Article
Veterinary World, 13(5): 833-839
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2020.833-839
Effects of body condition score and estrus phase on blood metabolites and steroid hormones in Saanen goats in the tropics
2. Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Background and Aim: Body condition scores (BCSs) assessment can be a potential management tool for the improvement of animal performance. The study investigated whether blood metabolic (protein, glucose, blood urea nitrogen, and cholesterol) and steroid hormonal (progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol) parameters are affected by the BCS and estrous status in Saanen goat.
Materials and Methods: Blood samples were collected from three groups of mature, dry, and non-pregnant female goats with different BCSs: 2-2.9 (BCS 2), 3-3.9 (BCS 3), and 4-4.9 (BCS 4) on a BCS scale ranged from 1 to 5. Blood serum was collected (n = 160) to determine the blood metabolic profile and steroid hormone levels, depending on the follicular status.
Results: The results demonstrate a variation in the serum metabolite and hormone (glucose, BUN, protein, estrogen, and cortisol) levels at different BCSs and at different phases of the estrous cycle. The hormonal profiles were significantly different (p<0.05) between the estrous cycle phases. The results suggest that BCSs were associated with blood metabolic profiles and steroid hormone levels.
Conclusion: As it can be concluded, an association between steroid hormone levels and the phases of the estrous cycle existed in Saanen goats. Keywords: blood serum, body condition score, estrus phase, hormones, Saanen goat.
Keywords: blood serum, body condition score, estrus phase, hormones, Saanen goat.
How to cite this article: Sitaresmi PI, Widyobroto BP, Bintara S, Widayati DT (2020) Effects of body condition score and estrus phase on blood metabolites and steroid hormones in Saanen goats in the tropics, Veterinary World, 13(5): 833-839.
Received: 21-11-2019 Accepted: 11-03-2020 Published online: 04-05-2020
Corresponding author: Diah Tri Widayati E-mail: widayati@ugm.ac.id
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.833-839
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