Biochemical Analysis of the Blood of Cattle after Vaccination with a Heterologous Vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease.

Abstract

We studied the biochemical parameters of the blood of cattle after immunization against lumpy skin disease with a vaccine made from an attenuated heterologous goat pox virus (strain G-LKV). Blood samples were obtained from animals on days 7, 14, and 21 after vaccination. The vaccine did not affect biochemical parameters of the blood. A slight increase in total protein and AST on day 14 indicates the expected reactions to the stimulation of the immune system after vaccination. The levels of direct and total bilirubin, ALT, urea, glucose, cholesterol, and creatinine in vaccinated animals remained within the physiological limits.