This
study was designed to evaluate the clinico-pathological and toxic
effects associated with the intravenous administration formalin solution
using 2 different concentrations (0.37% and 0.185%). Six, healthy adult
female Holstein cows were used in the study. Whole blood samples were
collected before (T0) and again at 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes and at 24
hours after administration and placed in plain tubes and in EDTA and
citrate containing tubes for the evaluation various hematology, serum
biochemistry and some coagulation parameters including the activated
partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time
(TT), platelets count, fibrinogen concentrations, and D-dimers. All cows
tolerated well the administration of 0.37% and 0.185% formalin
intravenously. There were no abnormal changes in the hematology and
serum biochemistry profiles. In the coagulation profile, the
administration of 0.37% formalin resulted in a significant decrease in
APTT clotting times at 30, 60, and 120 minutes after administration.
Thrombin time was also significantly decreased in this group at 15, 30,
60, and 120 minutes after administration. Platelet count was
significantly increased at 60 and 120 minutes in this group. No
significant changes were observed in PT values, fibrinogen
concentrations and D-dimers at any time point. In cows administered
0.185% formalin, there was a significant decrease of APTT clotting times
at 120 minute that remained at significantly lower levels at 24 hour
after administration. Thrombin time was also significantly lower at 15,
30, and 60 minutes after administration. There was no significant
difference in PT values, platelet counts, fibrinogen concentrations and
D-dimers in this group at any time point. The results of this study
showed that the intravenous administration of 0.37% formalin solution is
safe with a pro coagulation effects in normal adult dairy cows. However,
further clinical trials in actively bleeding animals are warranted
before we safely recommend this treatment in the field.
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