Effects of Theileria lestoquardi infection on haematological and biochemical parameters in experimentally infected desert ewes

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Studied in ten Sudanese desert ewes together with 10 clinically healthy ewes.

The obtained results showed a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in haemoglobin, packed cell volume and white blood cells counts compared to the control group.

The decrease in Hb concentrations and PCV % was observed 7-10 weeks after tick application whereas ; the decrease in WBCs occurred at week 5 and week 6 after tick application.

There was also a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in serum total proteins, and serum globulins values of the infected group at week 3- week7 after tick application.

A significant increase (P < 0.05) in serum urea and serum creatinine values in the infected group was noticed during the first 7-8 weeks in the infected group compared to the control one’s.