Hematoprotective effect of fried dung beetle larval supplemented diet in rats.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Blood act as a pathological reflector of the status of exposed animals to toxicants and other conditions. The research investigates the haematological parameters of rats fed with fried dung beetle larval supplementation. Materials and Methods: The experimental diets were formulated such that soy beans were replaced with Fried Dung Beetle Larva (FDBL) at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% dietary levels. The control group was fed with 100% soy bean (0% FDBL). After 28 days, the values of RBC, WBC, MCH, MCHC, MCV, Platelets, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils counts were estimated using the automated haemotologic analyzer. Results: Consumption of fried dung beetle Larva supplemented diet by albino rats did not affect the values of RBC, WBC, MCH, MCHC, MCV, Platelets, lymphocytes, neutrophils and eosinophils counts of rats to any significant (p<0.05) diet supplement while there was significant (p<0.05) decrease in PCV, haemoglobin and monocytes counts with increased fried dung beetle larval supplementation. Conclusion: The finding of this study showed that fried dung beetle larval supplementation is relatively non-toxic to haematological indices in rats and can replace soy bean meal in animal diet.