Millam JJ¹*, Abdu SB², Yashim SM¹ and Adamu HY¹

¹Department of Animal Production, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa, Nigeria
²Department of Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Millam JJ, Department of Animal Production, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa, Nigeria.

Received: May 26, 2022; Published: June 15, 2022

Abstract

Sixteen yearling Yankasa rams with a mean weight of 17 ± 0.68 kg were used to assess its haematology and serum biochemical indices fed rations containing treated groundnut shells supplemented with xylanase. The rations were compounded to contain the treated groundnut shells as UTGNS, UGNS, ULGNS and ULGNS with xylanase supplementation and fed to four rams per group in a completely random design. Feed and water were supplied without restriction. Blood was collected from the jugular vein for the determination of haematological and serum biochemistry parameters. The results observed showed that there were significant (p < 0.05) effects amongst the treatments involved. Most of the blood parameters measured were within normal reference range of values recommended for healthy sheep. The PCV, Hb, RBC and lymphocyte values were higher (p < 0.05) in LGNS (36.50%, 12.1g/dL, 12.27 × 10¹²/L, and 85%, respectively). White blood cells and eosinophil values were higher (p < 0.05) in ULGNS (7.9 ×10⁹/L and 2% respectively) while neutrophils and monocytes were higher (p < 0.05) in UTGNS (26%) and UGNS (5%) respectively. Alanine aminotransferase (18.5 U/L) and glucose (4 mmol/L) values were higher (p < 0.05) in UTGNS. Total protein (7.57 g/dL) and albumin (2.77g/dL) were higher (p < 0.05) in LGNS while BUN (5.8 mmol/L) and creatinine (135.07 µmol/L) values were higher (p < 0.05) in ULGNS. From the results of the present study, it could be concluded that alkali treated groundnut shells with xylanase supplementation in rations of Yankasa rams did not have disastrous effects on blood or organ health throughout the trial.

Keywords: Exogenous enzyme; Haematology; Lime; Serum biochemistry; Sheep; Urea

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Citation: Millam JJ., et al. “Effects of Alkali Treated Groundnut Shells Supplemented with Xylanase in Rations of Yankasa Rams on Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 4.7 (2022): 61-68.

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