The Blood Profile of Indonesian Native Chickens that Reared in Semi-Intensive System

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the blood profile of Indonesian native chickens reared in a semi-intensive raised system. A total number of 68 chickens from four strains (Red Lurik, Wareng, Ranupane, and Putih) were used as samples. Chickens were challenged for 14 d in a semi-intensive raised system. Blood sampling was obtained from the pectoralis vein of the wing. The ANOVA and Duncant’s test were applied for data analysis. The observed variables consist of hemoglobin, erythrocytes, hematocrit, total blood plasma protein, leukocytes, and leukocyte differentiation. The results showed that chicken strains had a very significant difference (P < 0.01) in blood protein and hematocrit variables, a significant effect (P < 0.05) on hemoglobin levels, and no difference (P > 0.05) on the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and leukocyte. The highest hemoglobin level was found in the Ranupane strain (13.48 g dL-1). The highest blood protein and hematocrit values were found in the Putih strain at 7.60 g 100 mL-1 and 42.45 %, respectively. In conclusion that chicken strains of Lurik, Wareng, Ranupane, and Putih have different blood profiles (hemoglobin, blood protein, hematocrit, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and leukocyte differentiation). Consequently, the native chicken strain was normal even in a reared semi-intensive system.