Environmental influences on certain physiological factors in ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)

Surendranathan, K.P.; Nair, S.G.

Indian Veterinary Journal 48(6): 587-592

1971


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6479
PMID: 5566710
Document Number: 34368
In ducks confined to dry surroundings for 90 days (but provided with drinking water) there were decreases in r.b.c. count, haemoglobin content, packed cell volume and body weight. When the environmental temperature was high, swimming in water had a beneficial effect on the regulation of body temperature.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments