PHYSIOPATHOLOGICAL STUDIES ON ASCITES SYNDROME IN BROILERS
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1998
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AAU, Anand
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Present study was undertaken to know the physlopathology of ascites syndrome in commercial broilers. The samples were" collected for haematology, histochemistry, organ : body weight ratio and serum biochemistry at weekly intervals during 3 to 7 weeks of age from clinically affected and apparently healthy birds.The mean serum levels of T3, T4 cholesterol, total serum protein and A : G in ascitic birds were found to be significantly lower compared to healthy birds. However, the difference was non-significant among various age groups of ascites and healthy birds. Significantly high level of blood glucose was found in ascites affected birds during 3 to 7 weeks of age compared to healthy birds. Serum enzymes like AKP/ ALT and AST were found to be significantly high in birds suffering from ascites compared to healthy birds. However, serum electrolytes like Na and K levels decreased significantly in ascitic birds than control birds.
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AGRICULTURE, VETERINARY PATHOLOGY, A STUDY