The effects of L-carnitine administration on energy metabolism in pregnant Halep (Damascus) goats


Kacar C., Zonturlu A. K., Karapehlivan M., Ari U. C., Ogun M., Citil M.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES, cilt.34, sa.2, ss.163-171, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3906/vet-0805-11
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.163-171
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Halep (Damascus) goat, L-carnitine, energy metabolism, prepartum, postpartum, GLUCOSE, SHEEP, KETOSIS, LAMBS, BIRTH, FETAL, EWES
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of parenteral administration of L-carnitine on some biochemical parameters in Halep (Damascus) goats during the last month of pregnancy. L-carnitine was administrated to goats in group I (n = 13) by subcutaneous injections once a week during the last month of the pregnancy. Physiologic salt solution was administered to goats in group II (n = 12) by the same route during the same period. Differences of glucose concentration between groups were not significant (P > 0.05). Serum beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) concentrations in both groups increased until parturition. However, differences between groups were not significant (P > 0.05). Concentration of serum NEFA (Non Esterified Fatty Acid) in group I was lower compared to group II 2 weeks before parturition (P < 0.05). Differences of serum triglyceride and cholesterol concentration between groups were not significant (P > 0.05). Level of glucose concentration in L-carnitine administered goats with twin kids was higher than the controls with twin kids in the 2(nd) (P < 0.01) and 3(rd) weeks (P < 0.05) before parturition. It was concluded that parenteral administration of L-carnitine might be a protective measure against pregnancy toxemia (ketosis) via increasing serum glucose concentration in goats with twin pregnancy.