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Comparative clinical pathology2014; 25(6); 1265-1272; doi: 10.1007/s00580-014-2026-3

Effect of age, sex, physical activity and meteorological factors on haematological parameters of donkeys (Equus asinus).

Abstract: The review examines the role of blood in homeostasis, diagnosis and treatment of disease as influenced by meteorological stress factors, age, sex and physical activity of the donkeys. Haematological parameters play a crucial role in clinical diagnosis of infectious and parasitic diseases, in assessing the responses of donkeys to treatment and in prevention of diseases. The changes in blood values are important in evaluating the responses of the animals to various physiologic conditions. In conclusion, haematological values of donkeys are largely influenced by age, sex, physical factors of the environment and physical activity, and consideration of the factors will aid accurate diagnosis and therapeutic evaluation of equine diseases.
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Publication Date: 2014-10-30 PubMed ID: 27818622PubMed Central: PMC5069348DOI: 10.1007/s00580-014-2026-3Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study investigates how various factors such as weather, age, sex, and physical activity levels impact the blood properties of donkeys, which is significant in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.

Introduction & Overview

  • This research article critically analyzes the influence of a range of factors – meteorological stress, age, gender, and physical activity – on the hematological parameters of donkeys (also known Scientifically as Equus asinus).
  • The key focus is the animal’s blood and its role in maintaining equilibrium (homeostasis), diagnosing diseases, and evaluating responses to treatment.
  • These factors become important indicators of an animal’s health status, especially in the face of infectious and parasitic diseases.

Significance of Haematological Parameters

  • Monitoring changes in the blood values of animals is crucial for veterinarians to understand their reaction to different physiological conditions.
  • This evaluation can assist in diagnosing issues, formulating suitable treatments, and gauging the effectiveness of these treatments.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of considering these parameters in disease prevention strategies.

Role of Age, Sex, Physical Activity, and Meteorological Factors

  • The blood values of donkeys are found to be majorly influenced by several variables including age, sex, physical exertion, and changes in environmental conditions.
  • These intrinsic and extrinsic factors inevitably affect the overall health of the donkeys, altering their blood parameters in distinct ways.
  • Hence, the consideration of these factors is pivotal for an accurate diagnosis and effective therapeutic evaluations.

Conclusion and Implication for Equine Diseases

  • This study asserts the need to consider the aforementioned factors for a holistic understanding of equine diseases.
  • Recognizing the significance of these factors will aid veterinarians in achieving accurate diagnostics and efficient treatments, contributing to better disease management and prevention in donkeys.

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Zakari FO, Ayo JO, Rekwot PI, Kawu MU. (2014). Effect of age, sex, physical activity and meteorological factors on haematological parameters of donkeys (Equus asinus). Comp Clin Path, 25(6), 1265-1272. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-014-2026-3

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Comparative clinical pathology
ISSN: 1618-5641
NlmUniqueID: 101134362
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 25
Issue: 6
Pages: 1265-1272

Researcher Affiliations

Zakari, Friday Ocheja
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, PMB 1045, Zaria, Nigeria.
Ayo, Joseph Olusegun
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, PMB 1045, Zaria, Nigeria.
Rekwot, Peter Ibrahim
  • National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Ahmadu Bello University, PMB 1096, Zaria, Nigeria.
Kawu, Mohammed Umar
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, PMB 1045, Zaria, Nigeria.

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