Olga Witkowska-Piłaszewicz1, Anna Cywińska2,3, Katarzyna Michlik-Połczyńska4, Michał Czopowicz5, Katarzyna Strzelec6, Anna Biazik7, Marta Parzeniecka-Jaworska1, Mark Crisman8, Lucjan Witkowski5. 1. Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Nowoursynowska str. 159c, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland. 2. Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Nowoursynowska str. 159c, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland. anna_cywinska@sggw.edu.pl. 3. Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Toruń, Poland. anna_cywinska@sggw.edu.pl. 4. Department of Internal Diseases and Veterinary Diagnostics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland. 5. Division of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland. 6. Department of Horse Breeding and Use, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland. 7. Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Toruń, Poland. 8. Department of Large Animal Clinical Science, Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA.
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.
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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Authors: Olga Witkowska-Piłaszewicz; Anna Cywińska; Katarzyna Michlik-Połczyńska; Michał Czopowicz; Katarzyna Strzelec; Anna Biazik; Marta Parzeniecka-Jaworska; Mark Crisman; Lucjan Witkowski Journal: BMC Vet Res Date: 2021-04-02 Impact factor: 2.741