Experimental Ascaridiasis Induced Immunosuppression in WLH Chicks: Biochemical Parameters

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effect of Ascaridia galli infection on immune system of White Leg Horn chicks. Impact on the immune system of the bird was studied in terms of biochemical parameters, i.e. blood sugar level, cholesterol level, urea level, acid phosphatase level, and alkaline phosphatase level in control group and in two other groups which were experimentally infected with 25 and 500 embryonated eggs of A. galli. Results obtained were statistically analyzed and presented in graphical form.