Haemogram in Eimeria necatrix outbreak f and its correlation to ‘lesion score'

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1995-08
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TANUVAS
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A study was carried out on haemogram during the natural outbreak of intestinal coccidiosis due to Eimeria necatrix in commercial layer flock of 9-10 week old, at Namakkal. Blood samples from jugular vein of 49 affected birds and 5 unaffected birds in the same flock comprising 250 birds were collected, for analysis of H b, PCV, total HBO Count, MCV, MCH and MCHC. Both the affected and unaffected birds were then sacrificed 10 assess the coccidial ‘lesion score’ by a standard method and scored accordingly. The species of Eimeria involved in the outbreak was also identified. The results were statistically analysed. _ H The only Eimeria sp. encountered in the outbreak was E. necatrix. There was a reduction in total HBO count from 2.35 to 1.41 x 106 per ul, Hb from 9.6 to 6.3 g/dl, PCv from 25.4 to 19.58 per cent and MCHC from 37.88 to 32.27 per cent during coccidia| infection. The MCV value was increased from 107.88 to 143.14 fl and MCH from 40.75 to 47.01 pg. Each haemogram value in the ‘lesion score’ O, 1+, 2+ and 3+ was analysed for significant difference between the scores by using Duncan’s multiple range test as modified by Kramrner. The result ct significant difference between the scores will be discussed in detail.
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TNV_SNC_Y1995_19-21Aug_Pg107-108
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Veterinary Science
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