Indian Journal of Poultry Science
Open Access
Web of Science
  • Year: 2000
  • Volume: 35
  • Issue: 1

Effect of temperature and photoperiod on serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase and certain haematological parameters in guinea fowl (Numida melgearis) during winter and summer seasons

  • Author:
  • Poul Flora, Ranjini J.
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 47 to 50

Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, The Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai - 600 008.

Abstract

The present study was carried out to find out the effect of temperature and photoperiod on biochemical and haematological parameters in guinea fowls during winter and summer seasons. Haematological studies included the estimation of Haemoglobin (Hb), Packed cell volume (PCV), Total erythrocyte count (TEC), Total leucocyte count (TLC) Differential leucocyte count (DLC) and biochemical estiination of calcium (Ca) Phosphorus (P), Alkaline Phosphatase (AP).

Keywords

Guinea fowl, serum Ca, P, acid phospatase, haematological parameters