Effect of acute water restriction on plasma proteins and on blood and urinary electrolytes in Barmer goats of the Rajasthan desert

Abstract

SUMMARY The effect of 96 h water deprivation on plasma proteins, blood and urinary electrolyte concentrations were studied in Barmer goats of the Rajasthan desert. The total plasma proteins, particularly albumin, increased significantly by water deprivation. Plasma potassium concentrations remained unchanged. The urinary K/Nu ratio increased considerably. There was a decrease in urinary sodium concentration after the 4th day of water deprivation.