Clinico-laboratory studies on hypophosphatemia in buffaloes

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on 19 buffalos, 12 of them were suffering from discolored urine, anorexia, and decrease in milk yield. The rest of animals [7] were clinically healthy and used as control. Clinical examination revealed sudden onset of the different cases as the history referred. Temperature was normal while pulse and respiratory rates were increased. Mucous membranes were pale, anemic or ictric. Urine color ranged from dark reddish brown to black. Examination of the blood smears revealed no blood parasites in diseased animals. The results of blood picture showed highly significant decrease in PCV, hemoglobin and RBCs count. Moreover, the biochemical results of blood serum phosphorus, calcium, and copper showed a significant decrease in phosphorus, while calcium and copper concentration were similar to those of control animals. The results of biochemical analysis of blood serum sodium, potassium and chloride were insignificantly changed