Variations in Haematological and Biochemical Parameters in Healthy Ponies

Overview

Journal BMC Vet Res

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2021 Jan 20

PMID 33468115

Citations 2

Authors

Olga Witkowska-Pilaszewicz

Anna Cywinska

Katarzyna Michlik-Polczynska

Michal Czopowicz

Katarzyna Strzelec

Anna Biazik

Marta Parzeniecka-Jaworska

Mark Crisman

Lucjan Witkowski

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Abstract

Background: Breed specific reference ranges for selected blood parameters are recommended for proper interpretation of blood tests, but there are only few reports dealing with ponies. The purpose of this study was to investigate if blood parameters differ among ponies' classes and to check if general normal values for equine species are applicable to ponies.

Results: All, except total protein concentration, biochemical parameter significantly (p < 0.05) differed among ponies' classes. The most pronounced difference was noted in blood lactate concentrations, higher (p < 0.001) in the smallest ponies (class A). In all groups of ponies muscle enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase and creatine kinase) and urea were high when compared to normal values for equine species, but triglycerides and creatinine were low. Blood lactate concentration was high in comparison with normal values for horses only in class A ponies'.

Conclusions: In healthy ponies, blood lactate concentration significantly differs between height classes. Normal values for equine species should not be directly applied to interpret the lactate, triglycerides, aspartate aminotransferase and creatine kinase values in ponies.

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Correction to: Variations in haematological and biochemical parameters in healthy ponies.

Witkowska-Pilaszewicz O, Cywinska A, Michlik-Polczynska K, Czopowicz M, Strzelec K, Biazik A BMC Vet Res. 2021; 17(1):141.

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