Detection of changes in some hematological, biochemical, and hormonal parameters during different stages of pregnancy in Ewes
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gestation, Ewes, hematology, biochemical and hormonal parametersAbstract
the study was designed to investigate the effects of different stages of pregnancy on selected hematological, biochemical, and hormonal parameters in Awassi ewes.
Materials and methods: The present study was conducted in a sheep field located in Suq Al-Shuyukh district, south of Dhi-Qar province, southern Iraq. This study was carried out during the period from 1 September 2025 to February 2026. A total of (100) clinically healthy pregnant ewes were included in this study. The animals ranged in age from 2 to 5 years and had body weights between 40-50 kg. The ewes were categorized into three groups according to the stage of pregnancy and four groups control non – pregnant ewes. Pregnancy stage were determined using transabdominal ultrasound XF50 with a 3.5 MHZ convex probe. Ultrasonographic examination was performed according to standard reproductive diagnostic procedures in small ruminants.
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