Influence of Sex on Thyroid Hormone and Biochemical Profile in Marwari Goats Under Arid Tropical Environment

In order to determine whether thyroid hormone and other blood components were affected by gender in Marwari goats, these components were estimated in 30 clinically healthy goats of either sex. The gender effect was studied on thyroxin, triiodothyronine (T₃), glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, AG ratio, urea, cholesterol and creatinine. The significant effect of gender was observed on the mean concentrations of serum creatinine and T₃. The mean serum creatinine concentration in male was found to be higher than in female goats while serum T₃ values was observed to be higher in female than male goats. The gender effect on other parameters like serum glucose, cholesterol, urea, total protein, albumin, globulin and T₄ was observed to be non-significant. It was concluded that serum T₃ and creatinine were influenced by gender in Marwari goats.