| Impact of Chlorella vulgaris Microalgae as Anti Stress on Hematological Parameters and Thermoregulation of Boer Goats in Arid Subtropical Regions. |
| Paper ID : 1054-FCANVU |
| Authors |
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Esraa Mohamed Wardy * Animal Production Department,
Faculty of Agriculture, New Valley university |
| Abstract |
| This study investigated the impact of Chlorella vulgaris microalgae (CV) on some hematological parameters and thermoregulation of Boer goats. Fifteen lactating Boer goats (35 ± 1.8 kg body weight) were randomly divided into 3 equal groups (5 goats each) and each group was treated for 90 successive days. The first group served as a control (C); the second group received CV at rate of 7.5 g/ goat /day (Alg7.5); the third group was fed on CV at rate of 15 g/ goat / day (Alg15). AT and RH% were recorded during the experimental days to calculate the current THI. Blood samples were collected during the experimental period from jugular vein. Physiological parameter measurements were recorded during the experimental days. The results obtained showed that CV led to an increase in the number of RBCs, HGB concentration and HCT. While caused a significant decrease (P<0.05) in RT, RR and PR in Boer goats. It is concluded that CV could improve some hematological parameters and thermoregulatory responses of Boer goats in arid subtropical regions |
| Keywords |
| Microalgae; Boer goats; hematological parameters; Thermoregulation |
| Status: Accepted |