Transition period produces changes in blood and body composition in mares

Autor: Micheline O. Silva, Hélio C. Manso Filho, Bruna Maria Ribeiro, Pedro A.N. Ermita, Lorena C. Monteiro, Caio M. Costa, Samuel R. Alves, José D. Ribeiro Filho
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, Vol 39, Iss 10, Pp 843-848 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1678-5150
DOI: 10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-6337
Popis: ABSTRACT: Clinical and metabolic evaluation is necessary for the monitoring of pregnant and lactating mares, as they reflect the health of the animal. The body condition of the mare is an indicator of reproductive efficiency. The study aimed to determine the possible variations in body and metabolic condition in Mangalarga Marchador mares during the transition period. Forty-eight mares distributed in two groups were used: Maintenance Group (MG), composed of non-pregnant and non-lactating mares, and Transition Group (TG), formed by pregnant mares and who after delivery became lactating. Analyzes were performed in the times T-60, T-30 and T-15 before delivery, first six hours (T0) after delivery and T15, T30 and T60 days after delivery. MG was evaluated only at one time (T-60). Body weight and fat-free mass differed (P
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