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Comparative studies on biochemical and cytological constituents of synovial fluids in some farm animals

Authors: Mahmoud R. Abd Ellah, Magda M. Ali, M. A. Semieka

Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology | Issue 5/2012

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The goal of the present study was to evaluate the difference in the synovial fluid constituents in cattle, buffaloes, camels, and donkeys. A total number of 20 clinically healthy adult male animals (cattle (N = 5), buffaloes (N = 5), camels (N = 5), and donkeys (N = 5) were subjected to study. Synovial fluid samples were collected from the metacarpophalangeal joint under complete aseptic conditions. The samples were examined physically, cytologically, and biochemically. Synovial fluid analysis revealed significant variations in specific gravity, total leukocyte counts, total proteins, albumin, globulins, glucose levels, and alkaline phosphatase activity among investigated animal species.

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Title: Comparative studies on biochemical and cytological constituents of synovial fluids in some farm animals
Authors: Mahmoud R. Abd Ellah
Magda M. Ali
M. A. Semieka
Publication date: 01-10-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1618-5641
Electronic ISSN: 1618-565X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-011-1196-5

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