en عمومى General پژوهشي Research <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:120%"><span style="tab-stops:277.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="TR" style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:120%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="color:black">The transition period in small ruminants, particularly the final stage of pregnancy and the early postpartum phase, is a critical stage often associated with electrolyte imbalances. This study aimed to evaluate the serum electrolyte concentrations in Raini Cashmere goats during this period. Blood samples were collected weekly from the jugular vein of twenty-four pregnant goats throughout the six-week transition phase. The results revealed significant differences in serum electrolyte concentrations before and after parturition (p<0.05). The lowest levels of most electrolytes were recorded one week postpartum. Serum calcium levels showed a steady decline from three weeks prepartum to one week postpartum, then returned to baseline values within the following two weeks. Phosphorus and sodium exhibited similar trends, while potassium and chloride levels increased significantly during the recovery phase. Magnesium concentrations gradually rose throughout the period, reaching their peak two weeks postpartum. These findings highlight the dynamic changes in electrolyte status during the transition period in Raini Cashmere goats, emphasizing the importance of nutritional management and supplementation to prevent deficiencies and support health during this critical stage.</span></span></span></span><span dir="RTL" lang="FA" style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:120%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="color:black"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Raini Cashmere goat, Transition period, Serum electrolytes, Pregnancy, Parturition 129 137 http://injvr.com/browse.php?a_code=A-10-80-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 P. Gholobi parisa.qoloubi@gmail.com 10031947532846001425 10031947532846001425 No Department of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, B.C, Baft, Iran M. Mazrouei Sebdani m.mazrouei@iau.ir 10031947532846001426 10031947532846001426 Yes Department of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, B.C, Baft, Iran H. Iravani hi_iravani@yahoo.com 10031947532846001427 10031947532846001427 No Department of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, B.C, Baft, Iran