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Milk C-reactive protein in canine mastitis
Iosif Vasiu1, Roman Dąbrowski2, Silvia Martinez-Subiela3
1Department and Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Calea Mănăştur St, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology
|April 18, 2017
Summary
C-reactive protein (CRP) in canine milk and serum can help diagnose mastitis in lactating bitches. Elevated CRP levels in both milk and serum indicate the presence of this potentially life-threatening condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Health
- Diagnostic Biomarkers
Background:
- Canine mastitis is a serious condition that can threaten the lives of both mother dogs and their puppies.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and improved outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP) in both milk and serum for canine mastitis.
- To compare CRP levels in healthy, clinically affected, and subclinically affected lactating bitches.
Main Methods:
- Serum and milk samples were collected from healthy and mastitis-affected lactating bitches.
- C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations were measured in all collected samples.
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare CRP levels between groups.
Main Results:
- Significantly higher milk and serum CRP levels were observed in diseased bitches compared to healthy controls (P<0.01).
- Both clinical and subclinical mastitis cases showed elevated CRP levels compared to healthy controls (P<0.05).
- No significant difference in CRP concentrations was found between clinical and subclinical mastitis.
Conclusions:
- Serum and milk C-reactive protein (CRP) show utility as diagnostic markers for canine mastitis.
- CRP measurement can aid in identifying both clinical and subclinical cases of mastitis in lactating dogs.