Transition physiology of sows: A study on hematological and biochemical profile Naga Aparna K.V.1, Kondeti Padmaja1, Kantheti Jayasri1,*, Bhupati Punya Kumari2 1Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India 2Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India *Corresponding author: J Kantheti; E-mail: jayasrikantheti9720@gmail.com
Online Published on 30 December, 2022. Abstract The present study was conducted in pregnant sows to evaluate the hematological and biochemical profile during the transition period. Blood samples were collected from sows on the days -30, -10, -3, 0, +3 and +10 of farrowing and analyzed immediately for hematology and biochemical profile. A significant (P<0.05) decrease in red blood cell count and an increase in total white blood cell count, neutrophil, lymphocyte and eosinophil counts were noticed during the transition period. Serum total protein, globulin and albumin levels decreased significantly whereas serum total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations increased significantly during the transition period compared to the day -30 of farrowing. Glucose concentration was significantly high on the days -10, -3, 0 and +3 of farrowing. Serum triglycerides significantly increased on the day -10 and day -3 compared to the day -30 and significantly decreased thereafter until day +10 of farrowing. Serum aspartate transaminase activity increased significantly (P<0.05) during the transition period compared to the day -30 of farrowing while alanine transaminase activity was highest on the days -3 and 0 of farrowing and gamma glutamyl transaminase activity on the day +3 of farrowing. Blood Urea Nitrogen values increased significantly (P<0.05) during transition period, whereas elevation in creatinine levels was seen on the day 0. Calcium and phosphorus levels of serum increased while sodium and chloride levels decreased significantly during transition period compared to day -30. Potassium levels decreased from day 0 until day +10 compared to the day -3 of farrowing. Highlights • A significant decrease in RBCs and increase in WBCs during transition period in sows. • Higher serum glucose and cholesterol during transition period in sows. • Elevated serum triglycerides before farrowing followed by a drop in its concentration. Top Keywords WBC, Serum triglycerides, Cholesterol, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sows. Top |