Some hematologic values and serum biochemical parameters in male camels (Camelus dromedarius) before and during rut

Abstract

The study was carried out to investigate the possible correlation between the hematological values and some biochemical parameters of male dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) and the rutting and non-rutting conditions. Blood samples were collected from ten dromedary mature camel males of the different breeds, for a period of one year. The results revealed that Red Blood Cells (RBC) and Hemoglobin (HGB) values are decreased during rut, while total White Blood Cells (WBC), neutrophils and lymphocytes values are increased. As far as the serum biochemical constituents are concerned, little variations have been detected to occur under the effect of rut and non-rut seasons. During rutting season, significant increase (p<0.05) of total cholesterol levels, glucose and LDH-L (L-lactate dehydrogenase) values were recorded. The difference between the other hematological parameters of Serum Glutamic-pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT), blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT), total protein and iron contents which were determined as a normal values was statistically significant (p<0.05) in both of rut and non-rut camel males. In conclusion, such hematological investigations provide an evidence of the importance of hemogram and/or serum biochemical values which have a good effect upon the sexual behavior and for detecting a rutted and non-rutted camel male condition. © 2012 Academic Journals Inc.