For haematological and biochemical indices of birds, you can check up Merck's Manual
Common measured parameters in broiler chickens:
Biochemical Parameters:
1. Total Protein (TP): Total protein levels in the blood can indicate the nutritional status and overall health of the chickens.
2. Albumin: Albumin is an important protein that helps maintain osmotic pressure and transport various substances in the blood.
3. Globulin: Globulins are a group of proteins involved in immune responses and other physiological functions.
4. Glucose: Glucose levels indicate the energy status and can be used to assess metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
5. Uric Acid: Uric acid is a waste product of protein metabolism and its levels can reflect kidney function.
6. Creatinine: Creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism and its levels can provide information about kidney function.
7. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): ALT is an enzyme found in liver cells, and its levels can indicate liver health and function.
8. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): AST is an enzyme found in various tissues including the liver, heart, and muscles. Elevated levels can indicate tissue damage or disease.
Hematological Parameters:
1. Hemoglobin (Hb): Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hb levels can indicate the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
2. Packed Cell Volume (PCV) or Hematocrit (Hct): PCV represents the percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume. It is another indicator of oxygen-carrying capacity.
3. Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): RBC count indicates the number of red blood cells present in a given volume of blood.
4. White Blood Cell Count (WBC): WBC count provides information about the immune status and the presence of inflammation or infection.
5. Differential White Blood Cell Count: It includes the percentages or absolute counts of different types of white blood cells such as lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
6. Platelet Count: Platelets are involved in blood clotting, and platelet count can indicate the ability of blood to form clots.
Consulting with a veterinarian or referring to scientific literature and poultry health guidelines specific to Cobb 500 broilers will provide more accurate and reliable information.
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