Biochemical and hematological profile in sheep and goats exposed to polluted underground water in El-Fayoum governorate [electronic resource].

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The aim of this investigation is to determine the effect of trace elements and heavy metals pollutant ofthe under ground water on the health status of sheep and goat of both sexes at EI-Fayom Governorate. This study was conducted on 50 adult sheep and goat (25 each)of both sexes drinking polluted underground water at EI-Fayom Governorate ad-libitum, together with twenty adult sheep and goat (10 each) drinking fresh tap water to he used as control. Water samples were collectedfrom both fresh tap water and polluted under ground water for determination of Ca, Mg, Na, CI, Cu, Fe, Zn, Pb, Cd, Sulphate and Nitrite. Chemical analysis of polluted water revealed Significant increase in Nitrite and all heavy metals compared to fresh water. The body weight ofsheep and goat drinking polluted water was significantly decreased and they showed emaciation, anorexia associated with roughness ofhairs. Blood samples were collectedfrom each animal for biochemical and hematological investigations. Sheep and goats which were drinking polluted ground water recorded significant increase in serum Ca, Mg, Na, CI, lead, cadmium and nitrite levels with significant decrease in, Ph, Cu, Iron and zinc levels. Also, _there were a marked decrease in serum total protein, albumin and A/G ratio was observed while globulin and glucose levels were significantly increased. AST activity, ALT activity, urea and creatinine were highly elevated compared to control group. The hematological profile showed significant decrease in Hb, PCV, with low red blood cells and total white cells count compared to values recorded in control animals. Therefore a great deal of attention must be given to analysis ofunder ground water before allowing rural populations to use it as a water source for man and animals.

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