EFFECT OF SPIRULINA SUPPLEMENTATION IN DIARRHEIC BUFFALO CALVES
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Spirulina platensis supplementation on hematological, biochemical, and immunological parameters in healthy and diarrheic buffalo calves, as well as the role of Spirulina supplementation in improving the health status and recovery rate of diarrheic calves. Thirty buffalo calves were separated into three groups: the first group served as a control group, the second group was treated with spirulina-supplemented milk at a dose of 15 grams per head per day for thirty days, and the third group consisted of diarrheic calves given spirulina platensis powder at a rate of 15 grams per head per day for thirty days. On days 0, 7, 14, and 28, blood samples were collected from patients receiving spirulina therapy. A substantial rise (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal health and immunology
Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ
- Volume
- 72
- Issue
- 188
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN