Urea and copper sulphate in different combinations alter haematology and some serum proteins in broilers. | [Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences • 2015]

Author(s):

1. S. Shabbir Bhatti: Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. M. Tariq Javed: Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Razia Kausar: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Farah Deeba: Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

5. Farah Akhtar: Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

6. Akhtar Rasool: Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

A study was carried out to document the use of urea and copper sulphate in different combinations in broilers as both the compounds are invariably present/used in poultry feed in Pakistan. The total erythrocyte count (TEC), packed cell volume (PCV) and haemoglobin (Hb) showed a decrease, while lymphocytes increase in birds fed higher levels of urea and copper after the second week. The monocytes increased in birds fed lower levels of urea and copper alone after withdrawal period. The serum total proteins and globulins decreased (P

Page(s): 539-544

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume: 52, Issue: 2, Year: 2015

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