HEMATOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION AND MINERAL PROFILE OF YOUNG GROWING CAMELS (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) IN NORTH WESTERN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Authors

  • M. I. Ghude Nassarawa LGA, Kano State
  • B. Isah Ningi LGA, Bauchi State
  • S. A. Maigandi Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
  • N. A. Alassan INRAN, Maradi, Niger Republic
  • H. A. Alkali Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
  • B. Bello Bayero University, Kano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4537

Keywords:

Blood, Hematological, Minerals, Camels, Kano

Abstract

Hematological and Mineral parameters were determined from nine (9) one humped camels (Camelus dromedarius). The animals selected for the study were under traditional system of management. In comparison to other results of previous researches, the hematological indices of camels in the study area characteristically showed that Red Blood Cell, Packed Cell Volume and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (13.12%, 49.11% and 34.46% respectively) were significant. The Mineral profile indicated a significant concentration of Magnesium (2.84mg/100ml) and Sodium (124.04Meq/l) respectively. In conclusion, information on hematological constituents and mineral profile of camel have been generated. Such information might be helpful for specialists to investigate for their roles in the camels’ clinical and other findings which may help in developing a database

Author Biographies

  • M. I. Ghude, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State

    Veterinary Section, Agric Department

  • B. Isah, Ningi LGA, Bauchi State

    Veterinary Section, Agric Department

  • S. A. Maigandi, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State

    Department of Animal Science

  • N. A. Alassan, INRAN, Maradi, Niger Republic

    Department of Animal Production

  • H. A. Alkali, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

    Department of Animal Science

  • B. Bello, Bayero University, Kano

    Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-08

Issue

2022: NSAP 2022 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

HEMATOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION AND MINERAL PROFILE OF YOUNG GROWING CAMELS (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) IN NORTH WESTERN KANO STATE, NIGERIA. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 496-499. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4537