[Values of acid-base equilibrium in the blood of various species of domestic animals].

The research article discusses a study where the acid-base balance in the blood of various species of domestic animals was tested using the Astrup equilibration method. The results are statistically analyzed and presented in a tabular form.

Objective of the Research

• The primary objective of this research was to identify the values of the acid-base equilibrium in the blood of various species of domestic animals. The animals examined in this study include cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, and dogs.

Research Methodology

• The research was conducted using the Astrup equilibration method. This is a well-known technique used to measure the acid-base balance of blood samples.
• A total of 539 animals were involved in this research. The breakdown was as follows: 104 cows, 99 horses, 100 pigs, 15 sheep, 20 goats, and 101 dogs.

Data Collected

• The data collected from each animal included several key measurements that are indicative of acid-base balance. These were:
• pH values of the blood: A measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood which aids in determining if the blood is alkaline or acidic.
• The partial pressure of CO2: This measures how much carbon dioxide is dissolved in the blood.
• The base excess: This is a measure of the amount of excess or insufficient level of bicarbonate in the blood.
• The base buffer: This measures the buffering capacity of the blood, or its ability to neutralize acids.
• The standard bicarbonate: This is the concentration of bicarbonate in the blood at a standardized set of conditions.
• The actual bicarbonate: This measures the actual concentration of bicarbonate in the blood.
• Total CO2: This is the total amount of carbon dioxide present in the blood, in both its bicarbonate and dissolved forms.

Data Analysis and Results

• All the data collected was statistically processed to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• The results for each measurement and each species of animal were compiled and presented in tables for easy reference and comparison.