Veterinary Science & Technology

Unité de Recherche sur les Maladies Transmissibles, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, University d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effect of Chlamydia abortus on Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Infected Small Ruminants in Plateau Department (Southern East) of Benin Republic
  Author(s): Aboudou Habirou Kifouly*, Pierre Challaton, Esaïe Tchetan, John Dossou, Gilles-Christ Akakpo, Fréjus Zinsou and Cyrille Kodoéito Boko
  
  In Benin, abortion significantly affects the productivity of small ruminant herds. This study assessed the impact of Chlamydia abortus on hematological and biochemical parameters in infected small ruminants in Plateau department. Blood samples from 25 infected sheep and goats across five districts were analyzed. The results showed a marked decrease in red blood cells, particularly hematocrit levels (22.7 ± 4 in Sakété). Animals under two years old also exhibited a significant drop in hematocrit levels (23.2 ± 2.9). In the white blood cell lineage, there was a substantial decrease in neutrophils (22.8 ± 2.4 in Ifangni), lymphocytes (39.0 ± 4.8 in Kétou), and an increase in monocytes (7.3 ± 2.1 in Pobè) and basophils (4.0 ± 1.8 in Adja-Ouèrè). Among animals under two years ol.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2157-7579.2024.15.253

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