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The influence of long term sound stress on the blood leukocyte count, heterophil/lymphocyte ratio and cutaneous basophil hypersensitive reaction to phytohemagglutinin in broiler chickens

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: We investigated the influence of long term sound stress on some functions of the immune system in 'HYBRO' broiler chickens. It was documented that this type of stress leads to a decreased blood leukocyte count, increased heterophyl/lymphocyte ratio and decreased cutaneous hyper-sensitivity to phytohemagglutinin. All observed phenomena indicated the existence of immunosuppression due to the long term sound stress. The age of the birds and duration of the treatment were important factors in the stress reaction.

Source: Veterinar – Repository of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade (University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine)

Authors: Miodrag Lazarević, D. Žikić, Gordana Ušćebrka

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1565374172

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Cites: 28

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10