Preliminary clinical observations following intravenous blood transfusions in the sokoto gudali cattle, Sokoto, Nigeria

Authors

  • M. A. Umaru Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • A. Bello Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • F. M. Tambuwal Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • U. M. Mera Department of Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • K. I. Onifade Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and toxicology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Keywords:

Blood, Clinical observation, Transfusion, Sokoto Gudali, bovines

Abstract

Preliminary clinical observations were carried out following intravenous blood transfusions in some eighteen (18) Sokoto Gudali cattle. Six (6) cattle as control, six (6) cattle designated as donors and six (6) as recipients. Blood was collected via venepuncture using commercial blood bags used for humans. The collected blood was immediately transfused to the recipients; observations for clinical signs, reactions and vital parameters were recorded. Repeat intravenous transfusions were also conducted and similar clinical observations were conducted. Reactions observed in recipient include; Hyperthermia tachycardia, hyperpnoea and anorexia. A mean increase of 7.83 cycle/min and 3.83 was observed for respiratory rate, heart beat rate and packed cell volume respectively. A mean decrease in temperature of 3.60C was observed in the recipients. No mortality was recorded aside from those clinical observations.

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2013-03-25

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A. Umaru, M., Bello, A. ., M. Tambuwal, F., M. Mera, U., & I. Onifade, K. (2013). Preliminary clinical observations following intravenous blood transfusions in the sokoto gudali cattle, Sokoto, Nigeria. Scientific Journal of Animal Science, 2(3), 54-58. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/sjas/article/view/1088

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2013): March

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