Field rickets in turkey poults: biochemical findings. 1981

W G Olson, and H E Dziuk, and M M Walser, and G F Hanlon, and P E Waibel, and J B Stevens, and N A Jorgensen

Two clinical cases of field rickets and one of nutritional rickets in turkey poults were studied. Plasma levels of calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, and vitamin D metabolites were determined. Concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase in affected poults were typical of nutritional rickets. The mean plasma calcium concentration in rachitic poults was not significantly different from that in controls. Mean values for plasma phosphorus were 1.5 to 2.4 mg/dl lower in the rachitic poults, and values for alkaline phosphatase activity were 1.3-1.7 times greater. In assays of vitamin D metabolites, mean 24, 25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 values were consistently lower in rachitic poults.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010758 Phosphorus A non-metal element that has the atomic symbol P, atomic number 15, and atomic weight 31. It is an essential element that takes part in a broad variety of biochemical reactions. Black Phosphorus,Phosphorus-31,Red Phosphorus,White Phosphorus,Yellow Phosphorus,Phosphorus 31,Phosphorus, Black,Phosphorus, Red,Phosphorus, White,Phosphorus, Yellow
D011201 Poultry Diseases Diseases of birds which are raised as a source of meat or eggs for human consumption and are usually found in barnyards, hatcheries, etc. The concept is differentiated from BIRD DISEASES which is for diseases of birds not considered poultry and usually found in zoos, parks, and the wild. Disease, Poultry,Diseases, Poultry,Poultry Disease
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D004100 Dihydroxycholecalciferols Cholecalciferols substituted with two hydroxy groups in any position. Dihydroxyvitamins D
D000469 Alkaline Phosphatase An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of an orthophosphoric monoester and water to an alcohol and orthophosphate. EC 3.1.3.1.
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012279 Rickets Disorders caused by interruption of BONE MINERALIZATION manifesting as OSTEOMALACIA in adults and characteristic deformities in infancy and childhood due to disturbances in normal BONE FORMATION. The mineralization process may be interrupted by disruption of VITAMIN D; PHOSPHORUS; or CALCIUM homeostasis, resulting from dietary deficiencies, or acquired, or inherited metabolic, or hormonal disturbances. Rachitis,Rachitides
D014422 Turkeys Large woodland game BIRDS in the subfamily Meleagridinae, family Phasianidae, order GALLIFORMES. Formerly they were considered a distinct family, Melegrididae. Meleagridinae,Meleagrididae
D015650 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 3 A physiologically active metabolite of VITAMIN D. The compound is involved in the regulation of calcium metabolism, alkaline phosphatase activity, and enhancing the calcemic effect of CALCITRIOL. 24,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol,(24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3,24,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3,24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 3, (3beta,5Z,7E,24R)-Isomer,24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3,24R,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol,24,25 Dihydroxycholecalciferol,24,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D 3,24R,25 Dihydroxycholecalciferol,Dihydroxyvitamin D3, 24,25

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