Temperature, respiratory and weight changes following intranasal L. plantarum administration in PPR vaccinated red sokoto goats

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The rectal temperature, respiratory rates and weights of PPR-vaccinated red sokoto goats were measured following intranasal administration of L. plantarum. Temperature and respiratory rates were obtained daily while weight changes were observed weekly. the weekly average of recorded temperature and respiratory rates for each group was calculated and is presented in this data set. the hematological parameters were analysed from blood samples collected weekly. An average per week should be calculated based on the groups presented. Data should be subjected to statistical analysis to derive the mean and standard deviation. ANOVA can be used to compare differences between the groups.

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Temperature: the goats were physically immobilized and a digital thermometer was carefully inserted into their rectum by a few inches such that the bulb of the thermometer came in direct contact with the rectal mucosa. The thermometer was held in place for 60 seconds and at the beep, temperature was read from the screen. ii) Respiratory rate: Inhalation and expiration were counted by placing a hand on the side of the goat and the chest expansions were counted for 60 seconds i) Weight: Body weights were recorded weekly using the manual weighing balance. Hematology: Blood samples were collected using syringe and needle via jugular venupuncture and analysed in the laboratory. Microhaematocrit method was used to determine the haematocrit value (%) while the hemocytometric method was used in the determination of the leucocyte counts

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