The effect of ascaridia galli on the serum protein and electrolytes levels of chicken before and after treatment with oxfendazole. | [Pakistan Veterinary Journal • 1985]

Author(s):

1. A. H. Anwar: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. M. I. Mahmood: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. A. H. Chaudhry: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. I. R. Khan: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

The effect of Ascaridia gain infection in chic- ken was studied to observe the influence of infection on the weight gain, total serum protein level and serum electrolytes. The study also included the influence of medication of oxfendazole on the recovery pattern of the disease. It was found that the Infection adversely affected the weight gain of the infected birds, while on day 7th post-treatment with oxfendazole, the results showed a tremendous increase in the weight gain of birds. The effect of parasitism on total serum protein of the birds in the infected groups were recorded being 4.8 ± 0.12 and 4.6 ± 0.26 g/100 ml. These values were significantly lower than those of the birds in the control group (5.3 ± 0.07 g/ml). On day 7th post-treatment, the values were non significantly different when compared to uninfected untreated birds. The effect of infection on serum eletrolytes viz. sodium, potassium and chloride values on day 3rd and 7th post-treatment with exfendazole was non-significantly different than the chicken of the control group, although the levels of sodium and potassium are disturbed during diarrhoea and dehydration conditions.

Page(s): 189-191

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Veterinary Journal, Volume: 5, Issue: 4, Year: 1985

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