Modulating Role of Vitamins C and E against Transport-Induced Stress in Pullets during the Hot-Dry Conditions
Joint Authors
Minka, Ndazo Salka
Ayo, Joseph Olusegun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-10-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The modulating effects of ascorbic acid (AA), vitamin E (E), and a combination of AA and E (AA + E) against eight-hour road transportation stress were investigated in 120 pullets during the hot-dry season.
The result obtained showed that handling, loading and transportation induced lymphopenia, neutrophilia, liveweight loss, and mortality, which was alleviated by oral administration of AA, E, and AA + E at doses of 60 mg, 30 mg, and 60+30 mg per kg bodyweight, respectively, 30 minutes before being loaded and transported.
The meteorological conditions recorded during the study period were higher (P<.05) than the thermoneutral values established for chickens in the zone.
In conclusion, the administration of vitamins AA, E, and AA + E, especially AA, ameliorated the risk of adverse effects of handling, loading, transportation, and thermal stress in pullets during the hot-dry season.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minka, Ndazo Salka& Ayo, Joseph Olusegun. 2010. Modulating Role of Vitamins C and E against Transport-Induced Stress in Pullets during the Hot-Dry Conditions. ISRN Veterinary Science،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476367
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Minka, Ndazo Salka& Ayo, Joseph Olusegun. Modulating Role of Vitamins C and E against Transport-Induced Stress in Pullets during the Hot-Dry Conditions. ISRN Veterinary Science No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476367
American Medical Association (AMA)
Minka, Ndazo Salka& Ayo, Joseph Olusegun. Modulating Role of Vitamins C and E against Transport-Induced Stress in Pullets during the Hot-Dry Conditions. ISRN Veterinary Science. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476367
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476367