EFFECT OF AGE AND SEX ON LIPID PROFILE OF RED SOKOTO GOATS

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effect of age and sex on the lipid profile of Red Sokoto goats. A total of 20 Red Sokoto breed (5 young and 5 adult; 5 bucks and 5 does) were used in the study. The low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol and triglycerides were determined by standard procedures. LDL was similar (P > 0.05) in both young (18.45 mg/dl) and adults (20.34 mg/dl) goats; HDL was similar in young (46.50mg/dl) and adults (47.26 mg/dl). The cholesterol concentration was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in adults (78.50 mg/dl) compared to the young’s, (54.56 mg/dl). The triglycerides was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the adults compared to young goats. There was no significant (P > 0.05) variation between the LDL of the male and female goats. The HDL value was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the female compared to the male (39.50 mg/dl). Age had no significant (P > 0.05) effect on cholesterol concentration. Triglycerides was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the female goat (47. 26 mg/dl) compared to the male (41.24 mg/dl). It was concluded that age had no significant effect on LDL and HDL, cholesterol and triglycerides concentration was higher in the adult goats compared to the young ones. Sex does not have significant effect on LDL and cholesterol, but the HDL and triglycerides were higher in females compared to males. This can be used as reference values for the lipid profile of Red Sokoto goats.