Gender, Age and Biological Rhythms Influence in Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism in Rabbits

Stephanie Nwosu

Master's thesis

Abstract:

This study investigates rabbits and their very common dental problems. In the theoretical part, attention was paid to the basic issues of this very common disease. the influence of gender, age, and biological rhythms on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in rabbits and explores the possibility of predicting dental diseases based on monitoring these physiological levels of biogenic elements. The research involved analyzing the serum levels of calcium and phosphorus in rabbits of different ages and genders and examining the impact of circadian rhythms on their metabolism. The findings suggest that gender and age significantly affect calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and these differences could be attributed to hormonal variations and changes in bone mineralization. Moreover, monitoring the levels of these biogenic elements in rabbits may provide a reliable indicator of dental disease susceptibility. This study highlights the importance of considering gender, age, and circadian rhythms in managing the health of rabbits and suggests potential applications for predicting and preventing dental diseases in these animals.

Keywords

Calcium phosphate metabolism, Metabolomics, HPCL/MS, Dental disease, Rabbit

Jazyk práce: English

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 10. 5. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 23. 5. 2024
• Vedúci: doc. Ing. Petr Kačer, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Tereza Kačerová, Ing., externi

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources

Master programme:
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security