Table 1.
Effect of Az on liver function tests of broilers.
| Parameters (IU/L) (mean ± SE) | Az1 (200 mg) | Az2 (100 mg) | Az3 (50 mg) | FAz (control) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT | ||||
| Before | 25.2 ± 0.9 | 25.0 ± 1.3 | 25.6 ± 1.08 | 24.4 ± 0.98 |
| 8 h | 44.0 ± 1.0a | 32.0 ± 1.3b | 25.4 ± 1,2c | 25.2 ± 0.9c |
| 3 days | 48.8 ± 1.96a | 34.8 ± 1.5b | 26.0 ± 1.3c | 25.0 ± 1.0c |
| 7 days | 49.4 ± 3.1a | 25.2 ± 0.9b | 26.2 ± 1.2b | 26.0 ± 0.9b |
| AST | ||||
| Before | 147.4 ± 1.7 | 146.4 ± 2.0 | 146.6 ± 1.8 | 145.8 ± 2.1 |
| 8 h | 177 ± 3.2a | 167 ± 3.6b | 147.4 ± 1.7c | 146.4 ± 2.0c |
| 3 days | 181 ± 1.1a | 173 ± 1.5b | 149 ± 1.3c | 147.4 ± 1.7c |
| 7 days | 168.4 ± 1.9a | 152.6 ± 1.1b | 151.2 ± 1.4bc | 149.2 ± 0.9c |
Different litters a, b, and c in the same row, indicative at p ≤ 0.05 in relation to the several exposed groups. ALT=Alanine transaminase, AST=Aspartate transaminase, Az=Azithromycin, SE=Standard error