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Veterinary Archives, Vol. 72 No. 1, 2002.

Original scientific paper

Haematological responses of the African giant rat (Cricetomis gambianus) to castration and androgen replacement.

Olagbade Lasisi Kelani ; Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Ladoke Ajani Durotoye ; Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Abstract

Six African giant rats (AGR) (Cricetomis gambianus) were castrated and two weeks later were given androgen (depo-testosterone) replacement. The effects of these were studied on the red blood cell (RBC) count, packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb) and erythrocyte fragility and white blood cell (WBC) of these animals. Castration resulted in reduced values of RBC, Hb, and PCV, but did not affect the WBC count. Castration also affected the integrity of the RBC through its osmotic fragility.

Keywords

haematology; castration; androgen replacement; African giant rat; Cricetomis gambianus

Hrčak ID:

78397

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/78397

Publication date:

18.2.2002.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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