Effect of dexamethasone (dexadreson) on haematological parameters of goats

Hj. Abu Bakar, Johari (1986) Effect of dexamethasone (dexadreson) on haematological parameters of goats. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Experiments were carried out to study the acute and chronic effects of Dexadreson, a synthetic corticosteroid, on the haematological parameters in goats. For the acute effect, blood samples were taken from the jugular vein of five female nonpregnant Jamnapari-Katjang crossbred goats at 0830, 0930, 1030, 1230, 1630 and 2030 hr. Dexadreson was administered i.v. at 0830 hr after blood sampling. For the chronic effect, blood samples from the same goats were collected for seven days at 0830 and 1230 hr daily. Dexadreson was administered i.v. at 0830 hr daily after blood sampling. The acute effects showed a pattern of neutrophilia and lymphopenia. Leucocytosis was observed and this is mainly attributed to the increase in neutrophils. Dexadreson treatment also caused monocytosis, eosinopenia and basopenia. Values of total RBC, Total WBC, Hb, and plasma glucose concentration showed an increase while that of plasma protein concentration showed a decrease as a result of Dexadresson treatment. The chronic effects of Dexadreson were observed to be similar to the acute effects.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2025 07:27
Last Modified:	30 Oct 2025 07:27
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2520

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