EFFECT OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN MEAT ON SERUM BIOCHEMICAL AND HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF WISTAR ALBINO RATS

Abstract

The study evaluated the effect of raw beef and chicken meat consumption on biochemical and haematological parameters of Wistar Albino rats. The experiment consisted of seven (7) treatments each containing 6 Wistar albino rats and..... replicates. T1 was the control, T2 was fed 15% beef, T3 30% beef, T4 45% beef, T5 15% chicken meat, T6 30% chicken meat and T7 45% chicken meat. A total of 42 Wistar albino rats were used in 2×3 factorial arrangement of a completely randomized design (2 meat types and 3 inclusion levels of beef and chicken meat). The results reveal no significant differences (p<0.05) in the experimental animals with respect to serum protein. Haematological parameters (red blood cell, white blood cell, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin and lympocyte) were significantly (p<0.05) affected by the consumption of the two meat types by Wistar Albino rats. Electrolyte parameters (potassium, urea and creatinine) were also significantly (p<0.05) affected. It was concluded that meat types have no effect on biochemical and haematological parameters in Wistar Albino rats. Based on the results, beef and chicken meat can be consume to meet the protein requirement and further research should be conducted by comprising red meat with another meat.