The Potential Influence of 16 Days Ad libitum Consumption of Camel’s Colostrum and Milk in Fresh and Cold-stored Status on Blood Glucose Values and hematological Profiles in Mice

Background: Camel’s milk has been shown to improve body health upon consumption. Methods: Thirty male albino mice (Body weight 27.60 g ± 0.50) were distributed over three groups (10 per group). The animals of control, colostrum and milk groups were fed basal diet. In addition, the three groups were given ad libitum water, camel’s colostrum and milk in fresh (day 0) and cold-stored states (day 1-16) days to evaluate changes in blood glucose values and blood profiles. Chemical composition of camel’s colostrum and milk was determined. Body weights (BW), rectal temperature, pulse rate and peripheral oxygen saturation (SPO2) were recorded. Blood samples were collected for recording blood glucose and blood profile values. Result: The results showed colostrum contained higher solid not fat, protein and lactose values but lower fat and mineral values if compared to milk values. The final body weight and body temperature were higher in colostrum and milk groups compared to control group. Blood glucose values were lower in colostrum and milk groups compared to control one. In addition, blood glucose values were gradually increased due to extended time of cold storage of camel colostrum and milk. Furthermore, camel colostrum and milk group showed higher RBCs, WBCs, total protein and lower total cholesterol if compared to control groups.