Haematological parameters and serum testosterone of West African dwarf rams treated with aqueous extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya)

Oyeyemi, M. O.; Ajani, O S

doi:10.5897/jmpr2013.5185

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“…PCV % of 30 and (Hb) (g/%) of 9.41 for West Africa Dwarf rams (WAD) are within the normal range as described by some researchers [19]. A low iron intake may be the possible cause of detected lower PCV and Hb values in WAD sheep as discussed by Oyeyemi and Ajani [20]. As reported by Bello and Tsado [21] hemoglobin values within normal physiological range indicates that a high quality dietary proteins were used.…”

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Echocardiographic Dimensions and Selected Hemato-Biochemical Constituents of Clinically Normal Rahmany Sheep in Egypt

Elsherif

Oraby

Jaheen

et al. 2023

Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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E CHOCARDIOGRAPHIC and the related hemato-biochemical reference measurements are not reported in Rahmany sheep in Egypt before. Our goal is to record the normal echocardiographic dimensions using M-mode and Doppler techniques in such breed of sheep in Egypt along with related selected hemato-biochemical values. In 25 clinically healthy female Rahmany sheep aged between 4 and 5 years with a weight of 70-80 kg, selected to be non pregnant and non lactating, echocardiography was conducted for wake sheep in the lateral recumbency. M-mode echocardiography parameters include Left ventricle end-diastolic and end-systolic diameters, interventricular septal thickness in diastole and systole, left ventricle free wall thickness in diastole and systole, heart rate, end-diastolic volume, end-systolic volume, cardiac output, stroke volume, fraction shortening, and ejection fraction. Aortic root diameter, left atrium diameter, and the left atrium / aortic diameter ratio were recorded. Doppler echocardiography was used for the assessment of the aortic and pulmonary artery blood flow velocities: peak velocity (PV) and pressure gradient (PG). The Left ventricle diastolic parameters including early (E max ) and late (A max ) velocities and, E max /A max ratio, were obtained. Whole blood and serum samples for selected hematological and serum biochemical constituents include protein profile, total bilirubin, glucose, urea nitrogen, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, cardiac troponin I, potassium, sodium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Differences were reported in Rahmany sheep when compared to other breeds of sheep.In conclusion, Echocardiographic, and hemato-biochemical measurements in Rahmany sheep can provide normal reference ranges that could be useful in the accurate detection of cardiac structural and functional abnormalities to help in the diagnosis of heart diseases.

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Echocardiographic Dimensions and Selected Hemato-Biochemical Constituents of Clinically Normal Rahmany Sheep in Egypt

Elsherif

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Jaheen

et al. 2023

Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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Growth performance, haematology and serum biochemistry of West African dwarf sheep fed cassava peel - oil palm leaf meal based diets in a hot humid tropics

Jiwuba

Onyekwere

2017

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The growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical characteristics of thirty-six West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep of about 10 - 12 months of age and averaged 8.53kg in weight were sourced from the College flock. Four dietary treatments designated as T1, T2, T3 and T4 were formulated to contain 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% oil palm leaf meal (OPLM) respectively were randomly assigned to the animals. The experimental animals were divided into four groups of nine animals each, with each group replicated thrice with three animals per replicate. Each group was allotted to one of the diets in a completely randomized design. The animals were weighed at the beginning of the trial and weekly subsequently and data for growth performance were generated. Blood samples were obtained from one animal in each replicate, and data generated were analyzed statistically. Average daily feed intake, total dry matter intake and average daily weight gain were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the dietary treatment, with animals on T4 group having higher and better values. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) also differed significantly (P<0.05) with sheep on T3 and T4 (11.82 and 11.49 respectively) having the best FCR. The haematology showed that the packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell (RBC), and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCV) were significantly (P < 0.05) improved at 10%, 20% and 30% inclusion levels of OPLM, respectively. Sheep in treatment groups had improved (P < 0.05) white blood cell (WBC) count than those on the control group. Serum biochemistry results showed that total protein, albumin and globulin were significantly influenced (P < 0.05) and tended to increase with increasing levels of test ingredient. Sheep in treatment groups had higher (P < 0.05) urea values than those on control. Creatinine values at 20% and 30% inclusion differed significantly (P < 0.05) with the control value. Cholesterol was significantly influenced (P < 0.05) and followed an irregular trend across the treatment groups. The results showed that inclusion of OPLM had a beneficial effect on the general performance of the WAD sheep. Therefore, 30% OPLM supplementation was recommended for optimum performance in WAD sheep.

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Antioxidant Activity of 96% Ethanol Extract of Pepaya Jepang Leaves (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I. M. Johnst) Using DPPH Method (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl)

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Free radicals in the human body can be helped neutralized by natural antioxidants derived from plants. Pepaya Jepang (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I.M.Johnst) contains antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols. This study examined the antioxidant activity of 96% ethanol extract of C. aconitifolius leaves. Maceration of C. aconitifolius leaves using 96% ethanol solvent, phytochemical screening, and antioxidant activity assay was carried out with 1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picryl Hydrazil (DPPH) on 96% ethanol extract of C. aconitifolius. Extraction obtained a yield of 16.1834%, and phytochemical screening on the 96% ethanol extract of C. aconitifolius contained flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, alkaloids, and steroids. The antioxidant activity assay on 96% ethanol extract of C. aconitifolius had an IC50 value of 145.3855 ppm and an IC50 value of vitamin C of 7.0806 ppm. The Antioxidant Activity Index (AAI) of 96% ethanol extract of C. aconitifolius was 0.4127, and the AAI of vitamin C was 8.4739. Based on the results obtained, although in a weak classification, a 96% ethanol extract of C. aconitifolius leaves has antioxidant activity.

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Haematological parameters and serum testosterone of West African dwarf rams treated with aqueous extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya)

Cited by 5 publications

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Echocardiographic Dimensions and Selected Hemato-Biochemical Constituents of Clinically Normal Rahmany Sheep in Egypt

Echocardiographic Dimensions and Selected Hemato-Biochemical Constituents of Clinically Normal Rahmany Sheep in Egypt

Growth performance, haematology and serum biochemistry of West African dwarf sheep fed cassava peel - oil palm leaf meal based diets in a hot humid tropics

Antioxidant Activity of 96% Ethanol Extract of Pepaya Jepang Leaves (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I. M. Johnst) Using DPPH Method (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl)

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