Abstract
Aim:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of season and sex on hemato-biochemical parameters of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in the arid tropical environment.Materials and Methods:The experiment was conducted on 20-week old turkeys consisting of 20 males and 20 females. Blood was collected from all turkeys during January and May. Hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cell (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were estimated in whole blood and glucose, protein, albumin, globulin, A/G ratio, calcium, phosphorus, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum.Result:Season has significant (p<0.05) effect on Hb concentration, RBC, and PCV in both male and female. Male has significantly higher (p<0.05) Hb concentration, RBC, and PCV. There is no significant effect of sex, and season was observed on MCV, MCH, and MCHC. Glucose, protein, albumin, globulin, and A/G ratio were significantly (p<0.05) affected by season and sex. AST and ALT were significantly (p<0.05) affected by season in both sexes. There is no significant difference was recorded on calcium, phosphorus due to season and sex.Conclusion:Under arid tropical environment, turkey hemato-biochemical parameters are influenced by both sex and season.
Highlights
Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a prized avian species reared all over the world for their tasty and high-quality meat besides, its link with celebrations of “Christmas” and “Thanksgiving celebrations” in the western world [1]
Under arid tropical environment, turkey hemato-biochemical parameters are influenced by both sex and season
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Summary
Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a prized avian species reared all over the world for their tasty and high-quality meat besides, its link with celebrations of “Christmas” and “Thanksgiving celebrations” in the western world [1]. It originates from North America and has been introduced nearly worldwide including India. Blood examination is considered most dependable indicator of health status Blood biochemical profile such as glucose, calcium, total protein, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), urea, and chloride levels are of diagnostic values for various disease conditions and having particular reference to liver disorders, kidney diseases, diarrhea, dehydration, etc.
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