Pig-MAP and haptoglobin concentration reference values in swine from commercial farms.
Vet J
; 179(1): 78-84, 2009 Jan.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17911038
ABSTRACT
Pig-MAP (Major Acute-phase Protein) and haptoglobin concentrations were determined in pigs from commercial farms, and reference intervals obtained for different productive stages. Pig-MAP serum concentrations were lower in sows than in adult boars (mean values 0.81 vs. 1.23 mg/mL) and the opposite was observed for haptoglobin (1.47 vs. 0.94 mg/mL). No differences were found between parities, except for a minor decrease in haptoglobin concentration in the 4th parity. A linear correlation between pig-MAP and haptoglobin concentration was observed. In the period 4-12 weeks of life, pig-MAP mean concentrations were around 1mg/mL, being lower in the finishing period (0.7-0.8 mg/mL). Haptoglobin concentrations increased with time, from around 0.6 mg/mL at 4 weeks of age to 1.4 mg/mL at 12 weeks. Mean values of around 0.9 mg/mL were observed in the finishing period. A wider distribution of values was observed for haptoglobin than for pig-MAP concentrations. Differences between herds were observed, with the highest values obtained in a herd with signs of respiratory disease.
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Assunto principal:
Suínos
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Haptoglobinas
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Proteínas de Fase Aguda
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article