Effect of formaldehyde vapor on the blood constituents of male rabbits

The present experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of formaldehyde on blood constituents of rabbit males, Twenty four adult males were randomly subdivided into 3 groups (I, II, III) and exposed to vapour of 10% FD (12 ppm) in cages for the following periods: 2, 4 and 6 months;...

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Main Authors: A. Al-Sarraj, A. Al-Habity
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: University of Mosul, College of Veterinary Medicine 2013-06-01
Series:Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.vetmedmosul.org/ijvs/media/13-1-3e.pdf
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Summary:The present experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of formaldehyde on blood constituents of rabbit males, Twenty four adult males were randomly subdivided into 3 groups (I, II, III) and exposed to vapour of 10% FD (12 ppm) in cages for the following periods: 2, 4 and 6 months; beside, 8 rabbits were exposed to vapour of distilled water as a control group. Blood parameters examination showed no morphological changes, but with a significant increase in lymphocytes and esonophils percentage. Significant decrease in neutrophil, red blood cell (RBC) and platelets counts was detected. The present study concluded that formaldehyde of such concentration and exposure time have an effect on blood constituents of rabbit males.
ISSN:1607-3894
2071-1255