Haematological and biochemical indices of camels fed some preferred forages

Authors

  • H. A. Alkali Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
  • B. F. Muhammad Federal College of Education (Tech), Bichi, Kano State
  • M. I. Ghude Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univeristy, Bauchi
  • M. Nasir Kano State University of Science and Technology Wudil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v44i4.508

Keywords:

Bloodandserum, camel, forages, haematology, preference

Abstract

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) higher Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC). No significant difference (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.

Author Biographies

H. A. Alkali, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

Department of Animal Science

B. F. Muhammad, Federal College of Education (Tech), Bichi, Kano State

Animal Production Program

M. I. Ghude, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univeristy, Bauchi

Animal Production Program

M. Nasir, Kano State University of Science and Technology Wudil

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2020-12-27

How to Cite

Alkali, H. A., Muhammad, B. F., Ghude, M. I., & Nasir, M. (2020). Haematological and biochemical indices of camels fed some preferred forages. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44(4), 333–339. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v44i4.508

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