Effect of age on anion gap in clinically normal Quarter Horses.

摘要: Anion gap [AG = (Na + K) - (Cl HCO3)] was determined in Quarter Horses: 10 clinically normal foals 0.5 to 3 days, 2 weeks, and 5 7 weeks of age; yearlings; ten 2-year-olds. Mean AG (+/- 1 SD) were 12.8 +/- 3.3, 15.2 2.9, 14.0 1.6, 12.3 1.8, 10.4 1.2 mEq/L, respectively. The 4 mEq/L higher 2- 7-week-old foals, when compared with that 2-year-old horses, can be explained part by hyperphosphatemia (2 mEq/L) lower calcium values (0.4 mEq/L). Decreased globulin concentrations may also contribute the AG. useful diagnosis prognosis metabolic imbalances horse. age animal important interpretation Age adjustment reference intervals will increase usefulness foals.