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Relevance of the study of metabolic profiles in sheep and goat flock. Present and future: A review

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, ISSN: 2171-9292, Vol: 18, Issue: 3, Page: 1-14
2020
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  • Citations
    14
    • Citation Indexes
      14
  • Captures
    22

Review Description

Current adoption of technical methods of the production systems and the genetic improvement of flocks’ productivity have led to the emergence of the well-known metabolic diseases or diseases linked to production. These disorders affect the health status of the flock, thereby generating strong economic losses in the livestock sector. The solution goes through the assessment of the ration, the characteristics of the facilities, the physiological state and the health of the flock, but also, assessing the health condition which is not always reflected in their body condition or feed intake. In field conditions, metabolic profiles could be considered as possible intermediate monitoring tool between animal production and nutrition, because they are able to express a(n) (im)balance between production requirements and feed intake. This information can be accessed by performing measurements and interpreting different blood parameters in a clinical context. Thus, the aim of this review is to offer current information about biochemical metabolic parameters in small ruminants, covering some influencing aspects related to sampling procedure, management and interpretation of results.

Bibliographic Details

Joaquín Hernández; José L. Benedito; Cristina Castillo

Instituto Nacional de Investigacion y Tecnologia Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA)

Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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