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Haematological studies on Indian pashmina goats
Research in Veterinary Science
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Hematological reference values were established for Cheghu goats. Age significantly impacts goat blood parameters, with newborns showing higher hemoglobin and lower white blood cell counts.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Hematology
- Animal Physiology
Background:
- Pashmina producing goats are vital livestock.
- Establishing breed-specific hematological reference ranges is crucial for health monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine hematological reference values for Cheghu goats.
- To investigate the influence of age and sex on these parameters.
Main Methods:
- Blood samples were collected from 61 clinically normal Cheghu goats.
- Hematological parameters were analyzed across four age groups and both sexes.
Main Results:
- Overall values for red blood cells, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, and white blood cells were determined.
- Age significantly affected hematological parameters, unlike sex.
- Newborn kids exhibited higher hemoglobin and packed cell volume, and lower total leukocyte counts.
Conclusions:
- Age-dependent variations in hematological parameters are significant in Cheghu goats.
- Hematological profiles change with age, with decreasing lymphocytes and increasing neutrophils as goats mature.