The survey of ALP and GGT changes in cows affected to theileriasis

Theileriosis is a protozoan disease of tropical and subtropical areas. The main causeof bovine theileriasis in Iran is Theileria annulata, which is transmitted by ticks of theHyalomma Commonly every year in warm seasons, theileriasis incidence or prevalenceby the activity of ticks. In this study 50 cows affected to theileriasis were studied. Bloodsamples were taken from infected cows and their blood sera were taken. Using laboratorykits of the enzyme ALP and GGT the level of the activity of this enzymes in the sera ofaffected cows was measured with spectrophotometer and following results were obtained.The amount of ALP and GGT enzymes in affected cows was higher than the normalamount of them in healthy cows. Based of results in this study the average level of ALPactivity in affected cows was 221.75 U/lit compared to 200 Unit in healthy cows, thatreflecting a slight increase. For the enzyme GGT in infected cows the mean level ofactivity was 40.89 U/lit, and it showed a significant increase compared to the normal levelin healthy cows. The increase in the activity of GGT enzyme in infected cows was morethan that of ALP in this cow.