Haematological Changes in Chicks under the Influence of Fumonisins

Authors

  • K. NARASIMHA RAO Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal – 506 009, (A.P. ), India.
  • B. VIJAYAPAL REDDY Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal – 506 009, (A.P. ), India.
  • S. GIRISHAM Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal – 506 009, (A.P. ), India.
  • S.M. REDDY Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal – 506 009, (A.P. ), India.

Keywords:

Fusarium moniliforme, fumonisins, haematology, SGPT and SGOT

Abstract

Haematological changes in chicks under the influence of fumonisins produced by Fusarium moniliforme was investigated.  Fumonisins, besides causing dose dependent weight loss in chicks was responsible for decrease in serum protein, calcium, urea, albumins and bilirubins.  On the other hand, an increase in activity of SGPT and SGOT was recorded. 

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Published

30.06.2010

How to Cite

K. NARASIMHA RAO, B. VIJAYAPAL REDDY, S. GIRISHAM, & S.M. REDDY. (2010). Haematological Changes in Chicks under the Influence of Fumonisins. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 1(2), 1–4. Retrieved from https://ijpbs.net/index.php/journal/article/view/472

Issue

Volume 1, Issue 2, 2010

Section

Research Articles