Effects of Intramammary Infusion of Escherichia coli Endotoxin in Lactating She-camel Udder

(Abdullah Mohammed Aldgam)

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Abstract

Intramammary infusion of 10ug E. Coli lipopolysacharide endotoxin to lactating camels has increased blood neutrophils and milk polymorphnurclear cells, California mastitis test score and N-Cetyl-B-D-glucosaminidase activity. The infusion of the endotoxin had also increased the level of lactoferrin in milk . It is suggested that administration of lactoferrin could be of value in the treatment of mastitis .
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