Al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences
Official Journal of the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah

Minerals Profile of Adult Ewes and Lambs Grazed Natural Pasture

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Maisaa Ghany Taher
Zahid Ismael Mohammed

University of Diyala, College of Medicine, Diyala, Iraq

https://doi.org/10.29079/qjvms.2023.183462
Abstract
Minerals are inorganic substances that develop the mineral component of the body, they are essential for the correct growth and the functioning of the body and are split into two different groups that are established on the amounts required by the animals’ body. This study achieved during the chilly season (December 2021-February 2022) to demonstrate Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), and Magnesium (Mg) concentrations in serum of ewes grazed naturally in Diyala Province. Forty serum samples from ewes and lambs were got randomly from many regions of Alwajehia twon. Analysis, showed increased mineral levels in serum samples significantly (P ≤ 0.05) from lambs than in adult ewes, especially Ca and p concentrations. Also, this study demonstrated higher levels Ca and p in serum of female compared with male lambs while levels of K was greater significantly in male than female lamb. The current study concluded that pre-lambing phase considers very crucial period that has impact on optimal reproductive performance in ewes after lambing. Good management by enhancing nutrition is crucial to avoiding many mineral levels disorders.

Keywords

Minerals
ewes
Blood
pasture
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