Serum Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus and Cobalt Levels of Awassi Ewes Maintained at Village Conditions during Lactation Period

In this study, it is aimed to be determined blood serum calcium (Ca), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), and cobalt (Co) levels of Awassi ewes maintained at village conditions. Totally, 63 Awassi ewes with 2 and 3 years old were used as animal material.In the beginning (April), the middle (May), and the end (June) of lactation period, it were determined that means of Ca, K, P, and Co concentrations in blood serum were 1.2806 mg/l, 3.3888 mg/l, 5.0706 mg/dl and 0.037608 mg/l for April; 1.1805 mg/l, 3.4088 mg/l, 5.1286 mg/dl and 0.0176 mg/l for May; 1.7801 mg/l, 3.6048 mg/l, 4.8919 mg/dl and 0.0223 mg/l for June, respectively.As a result, the findings suggested that Ca, K, P, and Co levels of blood serum in Awassi sheep were within normal range for rural conditions.