Vol. 11, Special Issue 5 (2022)

Author(s):
Dinesh Maruti, Pavan Kumar Mittal, GS Gottam, Barkha Gupta, Mohan Singh and DR Bilochi

Abstract:
Present study was designed to investigate the effect of hot-humid and winter season on serum metabolites in Sirohi goat. Serum metabolites include Serum urea, uric acid and creatinine which were measured. This study revealed a substantial seasonal impact on all serum metabolites. Renal function test include serum urea, uric acid and creatinine which had greater values in winter than hot-humid season. The blood samples were collected aseptically from jugular vein using 18 gauge needles in blood vacutainer Lybcon clot activator serum vial (4ml) and serum was separated from each sample. The serum metabolites were determined by automated blood biochemistry analyzer (Turbochem100). The mean±SE values of serum urea and serum creatinine (mg/dl) were significantly (p<0.05) higher during winter than hot-humid season. However, Serum Uric acid (mg/dl) was higher during winter in comparison to hot-humid season and the effect was highly significant (p<0.01). It was concluded that the winter and hot-humid seasons exerted different physiological effects particularly kidney on the Sirohi goat with marked variation in serum urea, serum uric acid and serum creatinine. Renal functions can be appraised on the basis of certain serum metabolites in animals such as serum urea, serum uric acid and serum creatinine. These certain serum metabolites can be important indicators of health status in animals.