Preliminary study on some hematological parameters of native pigs (Sus scrofa L.) in confinement and in range

Date

4-2013

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Animal Science

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Elpidio M. Agbisit

Abstract

Abstract: The hematological parameters of 10 each 3 to 4 month old native pigs in range and in confinement were determined. Blood samples were collected from either the jugular or femoral vein of each animal and analyzed for Total RBC and WBC count, packed cell volume, and differential WBC count. Using student's t-test with 5% level of significance, results showed that there are no significant differences among the differential white blood cell counts and packed cell volume. However, total red blood cell counts of native pigs in range (4.833×106/µlb) and in confinement (6.027×106/µla) are significantly different (P < 0.05). Total white blood cell count resulted to highly significant difference (P<0.01). Ranged pigs showed significantly higher total WBC count, of 12.63×103/µla, compared to confined pigs with 5.8×103/µlb. Fecalysis must be done to determine if there are parasite infestations. Further studies regarding the response of native pigs in relation to its different growth stages, sexes, feeds and nutrition, and environment must be done to identify the factors that affect blood values of native pigs.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2013 A3 /M34

Document Type

Thesis

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