Influence of age and season on blood biochemical parameters of free-roaming Karakachan horses
Abstract
The present study investigated the influence of age and season on blood biochemical parameters in free-living Karakachan horses in Bulgaria. The study included 53 healthy mares divided into two age groups (young: 6 months to 3 years of age; adult: 3–10 years of age) which were followed during three seasons (spring, summer, autumn). Key blood biochemical parameters e.g. electrolytes, enzymes, proteins, and other biochemical markers were assayed using a BS-120 automatic biochemical analyzer (Mindray, China). The results showed significant differences in blood phosphorus (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Equine Medical Research
Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
Animal health and immunology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
- Publisher
- Trakia University
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 236–236
- Publication date
- 1 June 2026
- Language
- EN