Serum Concentration of Aluminum, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorous in Camels

(Khalid bin Ahmed Abusadh)

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Abstract

Serum concentration of aluminium (Al), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P) were determined in camels. Higher values of Mg concentrations were recorded in females compared to males. In lactating mothers and their calves higher serum values of Al and lower values of Mg were observed compared to other groups. It is suggested that the increase in serum Al concentration in calves might be due to feeding Al-rich milk and that the decline in Mg concentration might be a consequence of Al and increased secretion of parathyroid hormone.
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