Authors : A. D Abakar, A Alamin E and A. Y. Osman
Abstract: The effect of concurrent infections with Eimeria spp. and Haemonchus contortus on the haematolgical and serological profiles of Desert lambs was investigated. Single infections with Eimeria caused significant reduction (P<0.05) in the erythrocyte counts, haemoglobin concentrations and Significant increase in mean PCV and white blood cell counts (P<0.05). Infection with Haemonchus contortus caused significant reduction (P<0.05) in the erythrocyte counts, haemoglobin concentrations and PCV and significant increased WBC and eosinophils. Concurrent infection further aggravated these changes. Total serum proteins was reduced in all infected group and it was highly significant in simultaneous infection (P<0.01). Single infection with both parasites resulted in significant reduction of serum calcium and iron (P<0.05). The reduction was highly significant in concurrently infected groups (P<0.01). Only simultaneous infection caused significant increase in mean phosphorus level of infected lambs.
Abakar, A. D , E, A Alamin and A. Y. Osman , 2004. Haematological and Biochemical Changes Following Concurrent Infections with Coccidia and Haemonchus contortus in Desert Lambs . Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 3: 643-647.