Blood volume, corpuscular constants, and shell weight in turtles

1961 ◽  
Vol 200 (5) ◽  
pp. 1004-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth E. Hutton
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
Blood Volume ◽  
Packed Cell Volume ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Shell Weight ◽  
Pseudemys Scripta ◽  
Strong Inverse Correlation

In a group of 11 red-eared turtles, Pseudemys scripta elegans, ranging from 258 to 1827 gm, it was found that body size did not produce variations in packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration, or in Wintrobe corpuscular constants derived from these values. A small inverse correlation of shell weight with body weight was noted. Blood volume, determined by cardiac injection of iodinated (I131) albumin and expressed as percentage of body weight, showed a strong inverse correlation with body weight.

scholarly journals The effect of aqueous extract of Marticaria Chamomilla flowers on some physiological properties in broiler chickens

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
S. A. H. AL-Moramadhi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Glucose Concentration ◽  
Packed Cell Volume ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Physiological Properties

This study was conducted on broiler chickens to investigate the effect of Marticaria chamomilla flowers extract on some physiological properties. One day age Fawbro birds (Average weight 55g) were used in this study, they fed ad libtum until 7weeks age. (60 chickes) were divided into three groups (each group has 20 birds ).1-treatment one: administrated orally the aqueous extract of Marticaria chamomilla flowers at concentration 50mg /kg body weight .2-treatment two: administrated orally the aqueous extract of Marticaria chamomilla flowers at concentration 100mg /kg body weight3-control group: administrated distilled water .At the end of experiment blood samples were taken from brachial vein for ten birds of each group for hematological and bio chemical examination ,the following parameters are used:- serum glucose concentration, serum cholesterol concentration ,hemoglobin concentration ,packed cell volume ,body weight and food intake. Results showed significant decrease (p<0.05) in glucose concentration in treatments groups compared with control, and significant decrease (p<0.05) in cholesterol concentration in treatments groups compared with the control. While there was no significant effect on hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume, body weight and food intake in treatments groups compared with the control

scholarly journals Treatment of Diabetic Condition in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Wister Rats Using Food Blends Such as Unripe Plantain, Soybean and Ginger

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
I. Iwanegbe ◽  
M. Suleiman ◽  
A. Jimah
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Glucose Level ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
Glucose Level ◽  
Normal Control ◽  
Packed Cell Volume ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Diabetic Patients

Aims: To investigate the effect of food blends (plantain, soybean and ginger) on the blood glucose, lipid profile and haematological indices on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Methodology: A total of 35 rats of mean body weight 219.07 g separated into7 groups (5 per group) where induced by a single intraperitoneal (I.P) injection of streptozotocin (0.1 g dissolved in 5 ml of freshly prepared sodium citrate buffer 0.1 M, pH 4.5) at a dose of 40 mg/kg body weight after fasting for 12 hours and fed with flours/blends. The flours were produced from plant materials for different treatments/blends (blend A=100% unripe plantain, B=80% unripe plantain, 14% soybean, 6% ginger, C=70% unripe plantain, 26% soybean, 4% ginger, D= 60% unripe plantain, 38% soybean, 2% ginger, E= 50% unripe plantain, 50% soybean) and the phytochemicals and minerals content were determined. Blood glucose was determined at 5 days interval for 25 days. Diabetes was confirmed in rats with blood glucose concentrations >200 mg/dl. After 25 days rats were anaesthetized with chloroform vapour and blood samples collected by cardiac puncture for haematology and lipid profile determination. Results: The results showed that unripe plantain, soya beans and ginger in adequate proportion(C=70% unripe plantain, 26% soybean, 4% ginger or D= 60% unripe plantain, 38% soybean, 2% ginger) could help to reduce blood glucose, improve haematological parameters and lipid profile. Significant reduction was observed in the blood glucose level of rats fed blends C and D from 286 to 85 mg/dl and 307 to 90 mg/dl respectively at the end of experiment. These results also demonstrated that the inclusion of ginger at 6% causes rise in blood glucose level. Total cholesterol (TC) increased in all the blends. However, the lowest concentration of TC was observed in blends C and D. The highest packed cell volume (60%) and Haemoglobin (20 g/dl) level observed in rats fed blend C was significantly higher than the normal control fed conventional feeds. The increase in packed cell volume (PCV) (50%) and Hb (17 g/dl) in diabetic rats demonstrated that the formulated blend C was able to raise PCV and Hb above 50% and 17 g/dl (Normal control NC) respectively. Significant increase (P<0.05) in low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) was also observed in all the blends with blend C having the least (4.0 mg/dl) close to NC (2.0 mg/dl). Conclusion: From the results it is evident that blend C will manage and improve the health status of diabetic patients.

scholarly journals The using effects of Nettle herb in elevating Hb&PCV levels

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Cell Volume ◽  
Packed Cell Volume ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Urtica Dioica ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Boiled Water ◽  
Age And Sex

A dose of ten grams of the roots and leaves of Nettle (Urtica dioica) dissolved in (200)ml of boiled water then covered for (10)min. was given to a sample of (15) patients attending to the herbal department of ministry of health complaining of malnutrition and low Hb(hemoglobin) concentration and PCV(packed cell volume) levels with absence of any other predisposing factors disease inorder to find the effects of these roots and leaves on Hb and PCV levels for different periods of time in relation to age and sex variations . The study have shown that this mixture has a high significant effect (p

scholarly journals Differential virulence of camel Trypanosoma evansi isolates in mice

Parasitology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 145 (9) ◽  
pp. 1235-1242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine M. Kamidi ◽  
Joanna Auma ◽  
Paul O. Mireji ◽  
Kariuki Ndungu ◽  
Rosemary Bateta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
South America ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
Packed Cell Volume ◽  
Post Infection ◽  
Trypanosoma Evansi ◽  
Type B ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Live Body Weight ◽  
High Virulence

AbstractThis study assessed the virulence of Trypanosoma evansi, the causative agent of camel trypanosomiasis (surra), affecting mainly camels among other hosts in Africa, Asia and South America, with high mortality and morbidity. Using Swiss white mice, we assessed virulence of 17 T. evansi isolates collected from surra endemic countries. We determined parasitaemia, live body weight, packed cell volume (PCV) and survivorship in mice, for a period of 60 days’ post infection. Based on survivorship, the 17 isolates were classified into three virulence categories; low (31–60 days), moderate (11–30 days) and high (0–10 days). Differences in survivorship, PCV and bodyweights between categories were significant and correlated (P < 0.05). Of the 10 Kenyan isolates, four were of low, five moderate and one (Type B) of high virulence. These findings suggest differential virulence between T. evansi isolates. In conclusion, these results show that the virulence of T. evansi may be region specific, the phenotype of the circulating parasite should be considered in the management of surra. There is also need to collect more isolates from other surra endemic regions to confirm this observation.

Control circulatory values of morphinepentobarbitalized dogs

1960 ◽  
Vol 199 (5) ◽  
pp. 797-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Deavers ◽  
E. L. Smith ◽  
R. A. Huggins
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
Blood Volume ◽  
Plasma Volume ◽  
Protein Concentration ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Systolic Pressure ◽  
Control Data ◽  
Plasma Protein Concentration

Mean control data on a series of 100 dogs are presented. Cell volume, measured with Cr51-tagged red cells and plasma volume determined simultaneously by T-1824 dye was 33.5 ± 0.74 cc/kg and 50.2 ± 1.11 cc/kg, respectively. The venous hematocrit was 45.2% and the circulatory/venous hematocrit ratio was 0.89 ± 0.01 for the group. The plasma protein concentration of these animals was 6.25 ± 0.07 gm/100 cc. No difference in blood volume per unit of body weight was found between large (12.6 kg) and small (5.8 kg) dogs. The femoral mean systolic pressure was 139.0 ± 2.53 mm Hg, the diastolic pressure 65.6 ± 1.46 mm Hg and the heart rate 85.9 ± 2.86/min.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF PROBIOTIC SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII AND CO-TRIMOXAZOLE ON SOME HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN ADULT WISTAR RATS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
P. A. Obazelu ◽  
I. A. Aruomaren ◽  
C. C. Nwangwu
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
Cell Count ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
White Blood Cell Count ◽  
White Blood Cell ◽  
Packed Cell Volume ◽  
Saccharomyces Boulardii ◽  
Total White Blood Cell ◽  
Blood Cell Count

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast used as a nutritional supplement. Co-trimoxazole, is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections.The goal of this study was to evaluate the individual and interactive effects of probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii and co-trimoxazole on some haematological parameters in albino rats. Thirty (30) albino Wistar rats weighing 150-200g were divided into five groups; Basal, A, B, C, and D, with six animals in each group. Group A (control) was given a normal rat pellet (standardized feed) and clean water (pH 6.5- 8.5). Group B was administered 5.5mg/kg body weight of the commercial probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii). Group C was administered 4.4mg/kg body weight of co-trimoxazole. Group D was administered 5.5mg/kg body weight of the commercial probiotics and 4.4mg/kg body weight of co-trimoxazole. All administrations were done using a gavage tube for 15 days. Blood samples were collected for analysis on days 0, 5 and 15. The results showed that Saccharomyces boulardii caused a significant increase (P<0.05) in total white blood cell count and packed cell volume of the treated groups at day 5. On day 15, the total white blood cell count (10.67±0.66), packed cell volume (43.23±0.47), platelet count (932±38.89) and mean platelet volume (8.53±0.38) showed a significant increase (P<0.05) in the probiotic group. The co-trimoxazole group showed a significant reduction (P<0.05) in the packed cell volume and total white blood cell count. This study shows that Saccharomyces boulardii has a positive effect on the haematological profile of the test animals.

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