Modulating Role of Vitamins C and E against Transport-Induced Stress in Pullets during the Hot-Dry Conditions. (14th October 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Minka, N. S.; Ayo, J. O.
• Other Names: Gamble R. Academic Editor.; Malkinson M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN veterinary science. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2010-10-14
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary medicine; Periodical; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.5402/2011/497138
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-4452

Abstract

Abstract : The modulating effects of ascorbic acid (AA), vitamin E (E), and a combination of AA and E (AA + E ) against eight-hour road transportation stress were investigated in 120 pullets during the hot-dry season. The result obtained showed that handling, loading and transportation induced lymphopenia, neutrophilia, liveweight loss, and mortality, which was alleviated by oral administration of AA, E, andAA + E at doses of 60 mg, 30 mg, and60 + 30 mg per kg bodyweight, respectively, 30 minutes before being loaded and transported. The meteorological conditions recorded during the study period were higher (P < .05 ) than the thermoneutral values established for chickens in the zone. In conclusion, the administration of vitamins AA, E, andAA + E, especially AA, ameliorated the risk of adverse effects of handling, loading, transportation, and thermal stress in pullets during the hot-dry season.