Haematological and serum biochemical responses of Jersey and three indigenous cow breeds at two physiological states in
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Animal Science - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Twenty cows of four different breeds (Jersey (4), N’Dama (4), WhiteFulani (4) and Sokoto Gudali (8)) were used to assess their haematological andserum biochemical responses at two different physiological states. At dry(pre-gestation) phase, haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, Mean Corpuscular Volume(MCV), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), neutrophils,monocytes and eosinophils were not significantly different among the breeds.However, Packed cell volume (PCV) of N’Dama was significantly (P<0.05) lowerthan White Fulani but not significantly different from Jersey and SokotoGudali. Erythrocytes count of Jersey breed was not significantly different fromWhite Fulani and Sokoto Gudali but significantly (P<0.05) lower than N’Dama.Platelet counts of Jersey, N’Dama and Sokoto Gudali were significantly(P<0.05) lower than the White Fulani breed. Leukocytes count in Jersey wasnot significantly different from that of N’Dama but it was significantly(P<0.05) higher than that of White Fulani and Sokoto Gudali breeds.Lymphocytes count of Jersey, White Fulani and Sokoto Gudali were identical butsignificantly (P<0.05) lower than that of N’Dama breed. Serum biochemicalvariables were not significantly influenced by the breeds except glucose, totalprotein and globulin. Serum glucose was higher in White Fulani and SokotoGudali than Jersey and N’Dama breeds. Total protein was also lower in Jerseythan other breeds. Identical globulin concentration was observed between Jerseyand White Fulani, N’Dama and Sokoto Gudali. At gestation, all haematological parameterswere significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the breeds except MCH, MCHC,neutrophils, monocytes and basophils. The PCV was significantly (P<0.05)higher in N’Dama than other breeds and erythrocytes was lower in Sokoto Gudalithan other breeds. Haemoglobin concentration in White Fulani was notsignificantly different from Jersey and N’Dama but lower (P<0.05) than thatof Sokoto Gudali breed. Platelets count of White Fulani was identical withSokoto Gudali and Jersey but higher (P<0.05) than N’Dama. Leukocytes countwas higher in Jersey and Sokoto Gudali than N’Dama and White Fulani whilelymphocytes count was least in Sokoto Gudali breed.
Authors and Affiliations
E. O. Ewuola*| Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science,, O. A. Olorunnisomo| Dairy Science Unit, Department of Animal Science,, F. G. Oyeniyi| Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science,, A. A. Oni| Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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