Table 1.
Manganese (Mn), selenium (Se), ferrous (Fe), and zinc (Zn) serum levels in ewes with various reproductive disorders compared with control.
| Reproductive status | n | Mn (mg/L) | Se (mg/L) | Fe (mg/L) | Zn (mg/L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 11 | 2.99 ± 0.75a | 0.62 ± 0.08a | 7.91 ± 1.95a | 9.15 ± 0.63a |
| Endometritis | 98 | 2.39 ± 0.35a | 0.37 ± 0.05a | 5.01 ± 0.71a | 3.31 ± 0.49a |
| Inactive ovaries | 12 | 5.15 ± 0.63a | 0.14 ± 0.09c | 5.84 ± 1.14a | 3.01 ± 0.18a |
| Hydrometra | 7 | 4.18 ± 0.62a | 0.35 ± 0.06a | 6.37 ± 1.79a | 4.35 ± 0.33a |
| Pyometra | 8 | 5.86 ± 0.29a | 0.89 ± 0.09a | 9.64 ± 0.99a | 9.11 ± 1.05a |
| Cystic ovaries | 6 | 2.85 ± 0.69a | 1.21 ± 0.37b | 17.64 ± 4.21b | 13.02 ± 1.04b |
Values are in means ± standard error. Different superscript letters in columns are given for significantly different values (P < 0.05).