Acute phase proteins response in hunting dogs

作者:Casella Stefania; Fazio Francesco*; Russo Carmelo; Giudice Elisabetta; Piccione Giuseppe
来源:Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2013, 25(5): 577-580.
DOI:10.1177/1040638713495851

摘要

Haptoglobin (Hp), serum amyloid A (SAA), C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cells (WBC) were assessed in 20 dogs divided into 2 groups. The dogs of group A were not subjected to hunting exercise (control group), while the dogs of group B were subjected to hunting exercise for 3 hr (experimental group). Blood samples were collected from each animal before hunting (T0), immediately after 3 hr of hunting (T1), and after 1 hr of recovery (T2). The general linear model (GLM) repeated measures procedure showed a significant difference between the 2 groups (P %26lt; 0.0001) and a significant rise (P %26lt; 0.0001) in concentration of Hp, SAA, and CRP after hunting exercise, with a consequent decline during recovery period in group B. These parameters could be considered valid and easily obtainable biomarkers in relation to hunting stress in dogs. Additional studies will continue to elucidate the magnitude and the time of response of other acute phase proteins.

  • 出版日期2013-9