A Study on the Haematology of Layers Fed Diets Fortified with Vitamin C

Authors

  • A. Suleiman Department of Animal Production, Kogi State University
  • M.E. Sanda Department of Animal Production, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria
  • V.M. Olubiyi Department of Physiology
  • M.O. Obajuaye Department of Animal Production, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18819/ijavs.2015.1544

Keywords:

Vitamin C, Haematology, Layers, Feed Supplementation

Abstract

The effect of graded levels of vitamin C on haematological parameters of layers was studied. 80 layers at 28 weeks old were allotted to 4 treatments namely; T1, T2, T3 and T4 with vitamin C supplementation at 0, 100, 150 and 200 mg per kg feed respectively. Blood samples were collected at the 4th and 8th weeks of the study. The packed cell volume (PCV) varied significantly (P<0.05) with the highest value in T2 (39.38%) and the lowest in T1 (34.38%). The haemoglobin concentration also varied significantly (P<0.05) with the highest value in T4 (16.63 g/dl) and the lowest in control (11.82 g/dl). The white blood cell count was highest in T1 (11.03 × 103/ml), MCH and Platelets were highest (P<0.05) in T4(42.85 g) and T3 (270.25 × 103/µl) respectively. The red blood cell, lymphocyte and mean corpuscular volume showed no significant differences (P>0.05). Vitamin C enhanced the haematological performance of the layers.

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IJAVS Vol 1 No. 1

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22-10-2015

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Suleiman, A., Sanda, M., Olubiyi, V., & Obajuaye, M. (2015). A Study on the Haematology of Layers Fed Diets Fortified with Vitamin C. International Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, 1(1), 28–32. https://doi.org/10.18819/ijavs.2015.1544

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2015): Int. J. Agric. Vet. Sci.

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