Modulatory effect of ascorbic acid on physiological responses of transported ostrich chicks
The aims of this study were to determine the modulating role of ascorbic acid (AA) on rectal temperature (RT), heterophil to lymphocyte (H to L) ratio and aberrant behaviours of ostrich chicks transported by road for 4 h during hot-dry conditions. Twenty ostrich chicks aged 2.5 months, of both se...
Main Authors: | Minka N. Salka, Ayo J. Olusegun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012-05-01
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Series: | Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | https://ojvr.org/index.php/ojvr/article/view/388 |
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