Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology
Year : 1999, Volume : 1, Issue : 1&2
First page : ( 58) Last page : ( 59)
Print ISSN : 0972-0561.

Serum immunoglobulin levels in camel (Camelus dromedarius) during dehydration and rehydration in winter season

Kataria A.K., Kataria N., Singh R., Garg S.L., Agarwal V.K.

Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner.

Abstract

The mean values of immunoglobulins (ZST estimates), TSP, albumin and globulin increased during dehydration upto 16^th day, but decreased considerably on 24^th day of dehydration; however, fall in immunoglobulin and globulin levels was comparatively lesser. The respective values further decreased after rehydration except that of albumin which was recorded to be higher than that on 24^th day of dehydration. The A/G ratio was highest on 16^th day of dehydration.

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Key words

Serum immunoglobulin levels, camel, A/G ratio.

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