Subclinical fatty liver syndrome in Damascus goats

Gonenci R., DURGUT R., Erdogan S., Bal R., Celik S.

Indian Veterinary Journal, cilt.80, sa.8, ss.739-742, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 80 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Veterinary Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.739-742
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Eighty pure breed female Damascus goats were screened, using clinical, biochemical ultrasound examinations for fatty liver. Thirty goats (37.50%) were diagnosed as having subclinical fatty liver. The levels of cholesterol, AST, ALT, ALP and LDH were measured to be in reference ranges in all animals. Conjugated bulirubin, albumin, total protein and BUN concentrations were lower but GGT was significantly higher and triglyceride level significantly lower in goats with fatty liver than in those without fatty liver. The subclinical fatty liver was recognised ultrasonographically with an altered architecture or echogenicity shifting from isoechoic to hyperechoic. These results collectively suggest that subclinical fatty liver could be diagnosed by using the non-invasive ultrasound examination. This condition can also be correlated with the decrease in triglyceride level.