TY - JOUR T1 - Butyrylcholinesterase Levels in Nubian and Saanen Goats in the Highlands of Mexico: Effect of the Organophosphate Fenthion after Topical Aplication AU - , V.O. Fuentes AU - , P.I. Fuentes JO - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances VL - 5 IS - 11 SP - 878 EP - 881 PY - 2006 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1680-5593 DO - javaa.2006.878.881 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2006.878.881 KW - Butyrylcholinesterase KW -goat KW -organophosphate KW -fenthion AB - 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. ER -