FREE SHIPPING over $40
OVER 10000 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
5% OFF ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS
100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
Analyze Diet
0
Biological trace element research2007; 118(1); 38-42; doi: 10.1007/s12011-007-0023-y

Serum concentration of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt and the copper/zinc ratio in horses with equine herpesvirus-1.

Abstract: The serum concentrations of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt and copper/zinc ratio were investigated in horses infected with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Nine horses were naturally infected with the virus and nine healthy horses served as controls. The concentrations of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt were determined spectrophotometrically in the blood serum of all horses. The results were (expressed in micrograms per deciliters) copper 2.80 +/- 0.34 vs 1.12 +/- 0.44, zinc 3.05 +/- 0.18 vs 0.83 +/- 0.06, iron 2.76 +/- 0.17 vs 3.71 +/- 0.69, cobalt 0.19 +/- 0.37 vs 0.22 +/- 0.45, and copper/zinc ratio 0.72 +/- 0.38 vs 1.41 +/- 0.36 for control vs infected group, respectively. In conclusion, copper and zinc concentrations of the infected group were lower than the control group (p < 0.001), whereas iron concentration and the copper/zinc ratio of the infected group were higher than the control group (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001). The cobalt concentration was not found to be statistically different between two groups. It might be emphasized that copper/zinc ratio was significantly affected by the EHV-1 infection, so it could be taken into consideration during the course of infection.
Get Full Text
Publication Date: 2007-09-13 PubMed ID: 17848729DOI: 10.1007/s12011-007-0023-yGoogle Scholar: Lookup
The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
LinkedInCopy
  • Journal Article

Summary

This research summary has been generated with artificial intelligence and may contain errors and omissions. Refer to the original study to confirm details provided. Submit correction.

The research investigates the change in serum concentrations of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt as well as the copper/zinc ratio in horses infected with the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), revealing that copper and zinc concentrations are lower, while iron concentration and copper/zinc ratio are higher in the infected group compared to the healthy controls.

Objective and Methodology

  • The researchers aimed to analyze and compare the concentrations of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt in the blood serum of horses that are healthy and those infected with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
  • The study involved nine horses that were naturally infected with EHV-1, and nine healthy horses serving as a control group.
  • The concentrations of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt, as well as the copper/zinc ratio, were determined spectrophotometrically in the blood serum of all horses involved in the study.

Results

  • The study showed that copper and zinc concentrations were found to be lower in the infected group as compared to the control group.
  • On the other hand, the iron concentration and the copper/zinc ratio were higher in the infected group as compared to the control group.
  • The cobalt concentration in the blood serum of the horses did not show a significant difference between the infected and control group.
  • The copper and zinc concentrations as well as the copper/zinc ratio were statistically significant, while iron concentration results only showed marginal significance.

Implications

  • The significant variations in concentrations of copper, zinc, and iron and the copper/zinc ratio in the infected group of horses could potentially reflect the metabolic changes induced by the EHV-1 infection.
  • The copper/zinc ratio, which was significantly affected by the EHV-1 infection, might be of particular interest in studies concerning the progression and treatment of the disease.
  • While cobalt concentrations did not exhibit significant changes, its role in the infection could be investigated further in larger studies.

Cite This Article

APA
Yörük I, Deger Y, Mert H, Mert N. (2007). Serum concentration of copper, zinc, iron, and cobalt and the copper/zinc ratio in horses with equine herpesvirus-1. Biol Trace Elem Res, 118(1), 38-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-007-0023-y

Publication

Biological trace element research
ISSN: 0163-4984
NlmUniqueID: 7911509
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 118
Issue: 1
Pages: 38-42

Researcher Affiliations

Yörük, Ibrahim
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, University of Yuzuncu Yil, Van, 65080, Turkey.
Deger, Yeter
    Mert, Handan
      Mert, Nihat

        MeSH Terms

        • Animal Diseases / blood
        • Animals
        • Cobalt / blood
        • Copper / blood
        • Herpesviridae Infections / blood
        • Herpesvirus 1, Equid
        • Horses
        • Iron / blood
        • Zinc / blood

        Citations

        This article has been cited 3 times.
        1. Khadke NB, Patil AA, Patil DY, Borhade AV. Isophthaloyl-Based Selective Fluorescence Receptor for Zn (II) Ion in Semi-Aqueous Medium. J Fluoresc 2019 Jul;29(4):837-843.
          doi: 10.1007/s10895-019-02385-1pubmed: 31309389google scholar: lookup
        2. Hisaeda K, Ono T, Shimokawa-Miyama T, Hata A, Iwata E, Hiasa Y, Ohzawa E, Tozaki T, Murase H, Takasu M, Nishii N, Kitagawa H. Differences in serum iron concentrations between the summer and winter in Noma horses. J Equine Sci 2025;36(1):1-9.
          doi: 10.1294/jes.36.1pubmed: 40115732google scholar: lookup
        3. Stahl LT, Müller A, Krohn J, Büttner K, Wehrend A. Serum concentrations of selenium, copper, and zinc in neonatal foals: Influence of failure of passive transfer and age-related changes. Can Vet J 2024 May;65(5):481-487.
          pubmed: 38694739
        Subscribe to our newsletter
        Join 100,129 horse owners like you who receive our email updates on horse health and nutrition.