Effect of high protein diet on the haematology and plasma biochemistry of puberal West African dwarf rams.

Abstract

In 10 West African dwarf rams, 5 of which were fed forage only and 5 an additional concentrate (14% protein), several biochemical and morphological blood parameters were determined weekly for 5 weeks. The concentrations of urea, albumin, globulin, cholesterin, alkaline phosphatase, and creatinine as well as the number of white blood cells, neutrophil and eosinophil leucocytes exhibited dependencies on the type of feed.