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  • Animal Physiology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Limited data exist on blood biological variables in bovine species subjected to intense exercise or significant physical exertion.
  • Lidia cattle exhibit behavioral traits increasing susceptibility to stress.
  • Bullfighting represents a scenario of intense stress and exercise with potential for significant metabolic changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in blood biological variables in Lidia cattle in response to the intense exercise and stress of bullfighting.

Main Methods:

  • Blood samples were collected from 438 deceased bulls post-fight.
  • Determined biochemical and hormonal variables in venous blood.
  • Descriptive analysis performed using Statistica 8.0.

Main Results:

  • Severe hyperglycemia observed, with significantly increased glucose levels.
  • Elevated levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and particularly creatine kinase (CK).
  • Increased total protein, albumin, triglycerides, cholesterol, uric acid, creatinine, urea, cortisol, and testosterone noted.

Conclusions:

  • The observed increases in blood variables are attributed to energy source mobilization, tissue/muscle damage, and dehydration.
  • Intense exercise and stress during bullfighting induce substantial physiological and metabolic alterations in Lidia cattle.