The effect of litter size and gender on immunoglobulins and oxidative stress in damascus goats

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of litter size (singleton-twin) and gender on the immunoglobulin level and oxidative stress in Damascus goats. Materials and Methods: Blood samples were taken with in 20 minutes after delivery from the Damascus goats delivering singleton and twin and non-pregnant Damascus goats that were served as control group. The values of immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin M (IgM), malondialdehyde (MDA), nitricoxide (NO) and total antioxidant status (TAS) were measured in blood plasma. Results: IgG and IgM levels in twin pregnant goats were higher than non-pregnant ones (P Conclusion: As a result, twin pregnancy may cause an increase in immunoglobulin levels but the gender of kids did not have any effect on immunoglobulin level and oxidative stress.

Keywords

• goat
• immunoglobulin g
• immunoglobulin m
• malondialdehyde
• nitric oxide