Table 3.
Hematological parameters including total erythrocyte counts, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate on day 42 experiment in broiler chicks administered arsenic, chromium, vitamin E, and bentonite alone or in combination.
| Groups | TEC (× 106/μL) | Hb (g/dL) | Hematocrit (%) | ESR (mm/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | 3.63 ± 0.07a | 11.9 ± 0.12a | 32.7 ± 2.04a | 7.95 ± 0.92a |
| G2 | 2.82 ± 0.09c | 6.49 ± 0.16c | 20.1 ± 1.13b | 3.51 ± 0.14b |
| G3 | 2.85 ± 0.02c | 7.15 ± 0.11c | 23.5 ± 1.12b | 3.74 ± 0.17b |
| G4 | 3.63 ± 0.02a | 9.57 ± 0.17a | 33.0 ± 1.14a | 7.96 ± 0.93a |
| G5 | 3.56 ± 0.03a | 9.49 ± 0.15b | 30.6 ± 1.16a | 7.73 ± 0.99a |
| G6 | 2.77 ± 0.06c | 5.62 ± 0.11c | 19.1 ± 1.19b | 3.42 ± 0.12b |
| G7 | 3.47 ± 0.04a | 9.35 ± 0.12b | 27.7 ± 1.16a | 6.95 ± 0.74a |
| G8 | 3.39 ± 0.03a | 9.31 ± 0.13b | 25.4 ± 1.17a | 6.73 ± 0.73a |
| G9 | 3.59 ± 0.01d | 10.7 ± 0.12a | 31.3 ± 1.11a | 7.79 ± 0.95a |
The footnote remains the same as that in Table 2.