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Research (Published online : 05-10-2013)

8. Hemato-biochemical and therapeutic studies on Escherichia coli associated with concurrent enteric infection in lambs - Nuzhat Hassan, G. N. Sheikh, H. U. Malik, M. Shaheen and M. M. Willayat
Veterinary World, 6(11): 870-873

 

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2013.870-873

 

 

 

 

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Abstract

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Aim: The trials were designed on 30 lambs of age below 2 weeks exhibiting the symptoms of colibacillosis.
Materials and Methods: Isolation of organism and identification of pathogenic Escherichia coli was confirmed by standard cultural, microbiological, serological, and biochemical tests. Venous blood was collected aseptically for hematological studies.
Result: Bacteriological examinations of fecal sample were positive for E.coli and isolates identified on the basis of morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics provided further confirmation. Hematological indices recorded significant (p > 0.05) increase in the packed cell volume, total leucocyte count, lymphocyte, and neutrophil percentage, whereas biochemical indices recorded significant decrease in the serum glucose, protein and serum albumin/ globulin levels. Treatment regimen in four different groups, suggested, gentamicin and ciprofloxacin effective drugs followed by neomycin and co-trimoxazole.
Conclusion: Study suggested significant (P > 0.05) alteration in hemato-biochemical parameters whereas results indicated gentamicin and ciprofloxacin as most effective drugs.
Keywords: enteric infection, Escherichia coli, hemato-biochemical, lambs

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