Kanwal, A.; Iqbal, R.; Farhan, F.; Kanwal, A.

Flaxseeds have high nutritive value due to the presence of proteins, lignins (SDG), fatty acids, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals and carbohydrates. This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of distinct doses of flaxseeds on hematological parameters, immunity and lipid profile of male rabbit. In this research, 60 male rabbits were isolated into four groups, three treatment groups T1, T2 and T3 and a control group T0, with 15 rabbits in each group. The treatment groups were given 4%, 6% and 8% of flaxseeds per daily diet for 45 days. On 15th, 30th and 45th day of experiment, blood samples were collected to examine their hematological parameters. Serum was separated from the collected blood sample to perform ELISA and serum lipid profile test to assess antibody titer and lipid profile of the rabbits respectively. The results indicated a significant reduction in TC, TG, and LDL-C levels in contrast to HDL-C which increased significantly in all treatment groups. Whereas, the statistical analysis of hematological parameters showed an HSD (p[≤]0.05) in flaxseed treated groups. A maximum level of Hb, WBCs, RBCs, MCHC, MCV, HCT, MCH and differential leukocytes count was recorded in high dose group T3 (8% flaxseeds) followed by medium dose group T2 (6% flaxseeds) and low dose group T1 (4% flaxseeds) respectively. There was a significant rise in antibody titer (p[≤]0.05) against RHDV (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus) comparable to non-treated group. The outcomes illustrated that flaxseeds as nutritional supplement are undoubtedly beneficial to health and prevent various diseases.