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Hematological and immunological effect on chicken exposed to
aflatoxin -Alo
Odunayo Samuel, Oyebanji Olubukola and Abatan Oluwole Matthew
Vet World. 2009; 2(1): 5-7
Abstract
Chickens were exposed to aflatoxin sourced from rice
substrate.Enzyme immunosorbent assay was used to evaluate the
immune response to newcastle disease vaccinations vis a vis the
hematological pictures. Results shows a dose dependent reduction
in immune titer to newcastle disease.Hematological findings
confirms leucopenia,throbocytopenia, with increased PCV and
hemoglobin.Also increased is the heterophils which was masked by
other lucocytes reduction. This hematological picture and
immunosuppression is being linked to increased glucocorticoid in
the subjects.
Keywords:
Aflatoxin, Dose, Immunity, Newcastle, Titre.
