@article{MAKHILLJAVA20065111461, title = {Butyrylcholinesterase Levels in Nubian and Saanen Goats in the Highlands of Mexico: Effect of the Organophosphate Fenthion after Topical Aplication}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {5}, number = {11}, pages = {878-881}, year = {2006}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2006.878.881}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2006.878.881}, author = {V.O. Fuentes and}, keywords = {Butyrylcholinesterase,goat,organophosphate,fenthion}, abstract = {The main objective of this study was first to study the normal concentration of blood Butirylcholinesterase in Nubian and Saanen Goats. To determine serum cholinesterase (ChE) a kinetic method was used. Normal mean values of ChE in 40 Nubian non lactating goats was found to be 0.031±0.008 U mL-1 in 4 lactating Nubian goats butirylcholinesterase values was 0.031±0.008 U mL-1 and in four Saanen goats 0.036±0.008 U mL-1. When 10 mg kg-1 of Fenthion was applied topically in the dorsal lumbar area, it was observed that serum ChE plummeted presenting a decrease of 64.8% during the first 3 to six days post application 64.5%. Thereafter, normal values similar to those observed before medication, were recorded until 18 and 24 days post application. None of the animals medicated showed signs of toxicity.} }