Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
AfricaMedLab-2019, Marrakush, Fas, 25 - 28 Eylül 2019, ss.137
Introduction: Respiratory diseases in calves are causing worldwide economic losses for the beef
industry. This study was planned to determine the serum protein fractions and A/G ratio in calves
with clinically diagnosed pneumonia, and evaluate the possibility uses these parameters as
clinical diagnostic parameters.
Material-methods: The 34 calves with respiratory system problems and 10 healthy, calves
without clinical pneumonia symptoms were used as materials. The obtained serum samples were
used for total protein and serum protein electrophoresis using cellulose acetate-electrophoresis.
Results: Albumin, α1-globulin percentages and A/G ratio decreased in the patient group
(p≤0.01), other globulin fractions were higher in the patient group (p≤0.01), for % g
values.According to concentration results, it was found that while albumin did not show a
significant difference, α1-globulin (p≤0.05) and A / G ratio (p≤0.01) decreased in the patient
group. In addition, other globulin fractions and total protein levels were higher in patient groups
(p≤0.01).
Discussion: As a result, the serum protein fractions should be evaluated as a useful biochemical
blood parameter for diagnosis and follow up of lung diseases especially in calves.
Key words: serum proteins, electrophoresis, pneumonia, calves