Alterations in haematological and biochemical parameters in diarrhoeic buffalo calves

Abstract

To identify diagnostic/prognostic indicators for infectious diarrhoea in buffalo calves, blood and faecal samples from 30 diarrhoeic calves were collected. Six healthy buffalo calves̕ samples were collected and constituted group I. Blood was collected into two separate vials having EDTA for estimation of hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell count (RBC), total leucocytic count (TLC), and differential leucocytic count (DLC) and heparin for separation of plasma for biochemical analysis (Total plasma protein, albumin, globulin and albumin to globulin ratio). Faecal samples̕ screening was done by floatation method and grouping was done on the basis of parasitological findings. Mean values of PCV, TLC, total protein and albumin were found to be increased significantly (p<0.05) indicating haemoconcentration due to diarrhoea and parasitic infestation. Slight increment in lymphocytes was also observed in various diarrhoeal groups.