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Effect of acute water restriction on plasma proteins and on blood and urinary electrolytes in Barmer goats of the Rajasthan desert

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. S. Khan ,
P. K. Ghosh  and
T. O. Sasidharan
M. S. Khan
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Studies, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, India
P. K. Ghosh
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Studies, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, India
T. O. Sasidharan
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Studies, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, India
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Summary

The effect of 96 h water deprivation on plasma proteins, blood and urinary electrolyte concentrations were studied in Barmer goats of the Rajasthan desert. The total plasma proteins, particularly albumin, increased significantly by water deprivation. Plasma potassium concentrations remained unchanged. The urinary K/Nu ratio increased considerably. There was a decrease in urinary sodium concentration after the 4th day of water deprivation.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 91 , Issue 2 , October 1978 , pp. 395 - 398
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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