Immunotoxic effects of cypermethrin and endosulfan on macrophage functions of broiler chicks


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Authors

  • S K Khurana
  • R S Chauhan
  • S K Mahipal

Keywords:

Broilers, Chicks, Cypermethrin, Endosulfan, Macrophage function

Abstract

Effects of cypermethrin (100 ppm) and endosulfan (30 ppm) on macrophage functions were investigated by their administrationin the feed for 8 weeks in broiler chicks,. The functional activity of  macrophages assessed by nitroblue tetrazolium reduction test indicated a significant depression in number of functional macrophages in pesticide fed birds at fourth andeighth week. The reduction in active macrophages was more significant in endosulfan fed birds.

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Vol. 68 No. 2 (1998)

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How to Cite

Khurana, S. K., Chauhan, R. S., & Mahipal, S. K. (2012). Immunotoxic effects of cypermethrin and endosulfan on macrophage functions of broiler chicks. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 68(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/19733