NEFA
content in blood serum was generally higher in Brahman
cattle than in swamp buffalo, and it became higher during
fasting period than during feeding. In the comparison
between Brahman cattle and swamp buffalo during fasting, NEFA content in Brahman cattle was even higher
than in swamp buffalo. While serum glucose was lower
in swamp buffalo than in Brahman cattle, total protein
was higher in swamp buffalo than in Brahman cattle.
BUN contents were generally higher in swamp buffalo
than in Brahman cattle, and increased during fasting
period in both animals. However, it was higher in swamp
buffalo than in Brahman cattle during fasting period.