Effect of age on the haematological and biochemical profile of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Authors

  • M Ayub Ali Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.
  • L Hmar Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014
  • L Inaotombi Devi Department of MLT, RIPANS, Aizawl, Mizoram, India-796014.
  • Prava M Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.
  • M C Lallianchhunga Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.
  • T C Tolenkhomba Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

Keywords:

Quail, Hb, PCV, Serum biochemistry, age-related difference

Abstract

The haemato-biochemical profile of the Japanese quail was estimated at different stages of growth. The parameters which were evaluated include serum glucose, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulin, uric acid, calcium, magnesium, chloride, potassium, Hb, TEC, PCV, MCV, MCH and MCHC. The biochemical profile showed changes in the level with age of the bird but does not seem to affect the haematological parameters. The glucose content of the birds decreased with age while the other parameters like cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulin, uric acid calcium etc. increased with age.

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Author Biographies

M Ayub Ali, Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

L Hmar, Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014

Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014

L Inaotombi Devi, Department of MLT, RIPANS, Aizawl, Mizoram, India-796014.

Department of MLT, RIPANS, Aizawl, Mizoram, India-796014.

Prava M, Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

M C Lallianchhunga, Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

T C Tolenkhomba, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796014.

Published

21-09-2012

How to Cite

Ayub Ali, M., L. Hmar, L. Inaotombi Devi, P. M, M. C. Lallianchhunga, and T. C. Tolenkhomba. “Effect of Age on the Haematological and Biochemical Profile of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica)”. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 8, Sept. 2012, https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/imrj/article/view/2698.

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