Open AccessHaematological and biochemical indices of camels fed some preferred forages
Author(s) -
H. A. Alkali,
Bashir Muhammad,
M. I. Ghude,
Mudassir Nasir
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nigerian journal of animal production
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0331-2062
DOI - 10.51791/njap.v44i4.508
Subject(s) - globulin , zoology , albumin , biology , urea , amylase , significant difference , veterinary medicine , medicine , endocrinology , biochemistry , enzyme
The study was aimed at investigating the hematological parameters and biochemical profile of camels fed some preferred forages in the Sudan Savannah ecological zone of Nigeria. A total of five healthy male camels were used in six feeding periods. The blood indices were determined at an interval of one week during the feeding period. The results show significantly (P 0.05) was recorded in neutrophils, amylase and cholesterol. Also, the blood urea level, total protein, serum globulin and albumin were affected significantly (P<0.05) by the experimental forages. It was however concluded that experimental forages could induce significant changes in the physiological responses of the dromedary camel blood without deleterious effect.