Clinical And Laboratory Studies On Emaciation And Ill-Thriftiness In Cattle At Aswan Governorate
TLDR Emaciated cattle in Aswan have poor health due to parasites and low blood nutrients.
The study conducted in Aswan governorate focused on the relationship between emaciation in cattle and various haematological and biochemical parameters. It involved 160 emaciated cows and 20 healthy cows from 19 villages. Emaciated cows exhibited poor body condition, alopecia, and other health issues. Parasitic infections, such as fasciola gigantica and gastrointestinal nematodes, were prevalent among the emaciated cattle. These cows showed decreased levels of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, and leucocytes, with more significant drops in parasitic cases. Additionally, there was a marked decrease in blood serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and zinc, along with a significant reduction in total serum protein and albumin. Elevated levels of AST and ALT were observed in emaciated cattle, regardless of age or parasitic infestation.
