SERUM LIPID PROFILE AND ENZYME ACTIVITY OF MUTURU AND BUNAJI CATTLE IN BENUE AND OGUN STATES

Abstract

This research was conducted to study the lipid profile and enzyme activity of Muturu and Bunaji cattle in Benue and Ogun States. A total of 480 cattle comprising 240 cattle of each breed at each location were sampled. The experiment was set in a 2×2 factorial format in a completely randomized
design (CRD) with location, breed as factors. Samples were collected five times at each location. Serum parameters analyzed were Triglyceride, Cholesterols, High density lipoprotein (HDL), Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), γ Glutamyl Transferase (GGT). The results showed that ALP (43.00±2.2U/l) GGT (45.50±1.5U/l)varied (p<0.05) in cattle in Ogun State compared to 34.90±1.5U/l and 7.32±0.05mg/dl respectively in Benue State. It can be concluded from this study that the parameters measured were within reference range. Observation showed that ALP and ALT varied due to breed and location while differences due to location only was noticed in triglycerides, cholesterol and VLDL.