EFFECT OF SEX AND LEVELS OF BAKER’S YEAST SUPPLEMENTATION ON BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF DROMEDARY CAMELS

Abstract

Three experiments was conducted to determine the effect of sex and baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplement on serum biochemical profile of dromedary camels fed diets containing 14% crude protein (CP). Eighteen (18) male and female camels with an average body weight of 256 ±0.5kg. The camels were balanced for weight randomly allocated in to sex groups (males and females) fed diets containing 14% crude protein (CP) supplemented with 0, 5 and 10g/d BY in 3 x 2 factorial arrangements, replicated 3 times in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). However, baker’s yeast supplement has no effect on sex of the animals. Similarly, no significant (P>0.05) difference was observed in most of the serum biochemical parameters measured. There was an increase in total protein, (TP), albumin (ALB) and globulin (GLO) contents of the blood with increased BY supplements. In conclusion, effect of baker’s yeast supplementation on the serum biochemical profile of dromedary camels sheds light on its potential as a nutritional intervention. The study reveals notable shift in key biochemical parameters, suggesting a modulatory role of yeast supplementation in camel metabolism. Further research should be conducted to delve deeper into the specific mechanism underlying these observed changes, ultimately contributing to the development of effective nutritional practices for the optimal health and productivity of dromedary camels.