Hematobiochemical comparison of fat-tailed sheep naturally infected with nematodes in the highlands
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https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.10.1.27-28Keywords:
Trichostrongylus sp, Strongyloides sp, highland, fat-tailed sheep, blood profileAbstract
Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites are a major factor in reducing the productivity of small ruminants, particularly fat-tailed sheep, in tropical regions. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological and biochemical profiles of blood as indicators of GI nematode infection in sheep raised in the highlands. A total of 11 two-year-old ewes were used, consisting of three Trichostrongylus sp.-positive, four Strongyloides sp.-positive, and four negative ewes based on fecal examination. Hematological parameters were analyzed using ABX Micros 60, and biochemical parameters were analyzed using ABX Pentra C200. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test with Bonferroni's post hoc test. The results showed no significant differences (P>0.05) in any of the hematological and biochemical parameters between the infected and uninfected groups. This variation in hematopoietic responses is thought to be influenced by infection intensity, nutritional status, individual variation, sample size limitations, and environmental conditions
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