Effect of sub-lethal doses of thiamethoxam (a neonicotinoid) on hemato-biochemical parameters in broiler chicks

Abstract

This project was designed to observe the hemato-biochemical effects of sub-lethal doses of thiamethoxam (TMX) in broiler chicks. A-day old chicks (n = 90) were procured from the local market and maintained under standard housing conditions and divided into five equal groups (18 birds/group). The experimental trial continued for 45 days. Sub-lethal doses of TMX including 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg B.W. to groups A, B, C and D were administered through crop tube, respectively. Group E served as a control. Blood and serum samples were collected from each group on 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 38th and 45th day of the experiment. The data were analyzed through ANOVA by MSTAT-C. All hematological parameters were determined. Serum samples were analyzed for ALT, AST, total proteins and urea. It was concluded from this study that even sub-lethal doses of TMX have toxic effects on hematology and biochemical parameters.

• Blood values
• biochemistry
• thiamethoxam
• broiler
• toxicity

Declaration of interest

The authors have declared no conflict of interest with respect to authorship, research or publication of this article. Authors further declared that they are alone responsible for the content of this article.