Table 4.
Serum biochemical parameters in healthy and mastitic ewes.
| Parameters | Healthy ewes | Mastitic ewes | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT (U/L) | 18.42 ± 1.52 | 18.78 ± 2.13 | NS |
| AST (U/L) | 63.61 ± 4.90 | 92.89 ± 4.69 | *** |
| ALP (U/L) | 169.14 ± 6.51 | 176.43 ± 9.35 | NS |
| LDH (U/L) | 234.67 ± 39.21 | 709.67 ± 50.06 | *** |
| T. protein (g/dL) | 6.07 ± 0.51 | 7.71 ± 0.16 | * |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 3.50 ± 0.13 | 2.69 ± 0.11 | ** |
| Globulin (g/dL) | 2.57 ± 0.44 | 5.02 ± 0.12 | *** |
Data were represented as Mean ± SD. NS: Non-significant, *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001.
ALT alanine aminotransferase, AST aspartate aminotransferase, ALP alkaline phosphatase, LDH lactate dehydrogenase.