EFFECT OF SPIRULINA SUPPLEMENTATION IN DIARRHEIC BUFFALO CALVES

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Authors: Doaa Waheed, Mohamed M. El-Diasty, SHIMAA ZAYED, El-Sayed Gabr
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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