author(s)
Drgham HY Al- Zwean

abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the disinfection potency of KMnO₄ or chlorine in treated water on some hygienic and physiological parameters of local male rabbits, thirty – two males randomly divided into four groups: first group (free chlorine water) negative control, second(tap water) positive control, third(KMnO₄ 1ppm), and fourth ((KMnO₄ 2ppm). Blood samples were taken and serums were obtained. The results revealed that the parameters (Hb: 17.76 g/dl, PCV%: 42.69, total protein: 7.02 g/dl, albumin: 4.86 g/dl, and globulin: 2.86 g/dl) were significantly (P<0.05) higher in the tap water group as compared with the other groups. Whereas, the levels of the ALT (39.93 IU/L), AST (25.94 IU/L), and ALP (30.31 IU/L) were significantly (P<0.05) lower in the tap water group as compared with other groups. In conclusion: This study was confirmed the validity of tap water for animals public health.