Evaluation of total white blood cell count as a marker for proviral load of bovine leukemia virus in dairy cattle from herds with a high seroprevalence of antibodies against bovine leukemia virus

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 744-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Alvarez ◽  
Gerónimo Gutiérrez ◽  
Mariela Gammella ◽  
Cecilia Martínez ◽  
Romina Politzki ◽  
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Author(s):  
David R. Mack ◽  
Bradley Saul ◽  
Brendan Boyle ◽  
Anne Griffiths ◽  
Cary Sauer ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
P. A. Obazelu ◽  
I. A. Aruomaren ◽  
C. C. Nwangwu

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.


2016 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 259-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Görkem KARAKAŞ UĞURLU ◽  
Semra ULUSOY KAYMAK ◽  
Mustafa UĞURLU ◽  
Sibel ÖRSEL ◽  
Ali ÇAYKÖYLÜ

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