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Hematological Parameters in Sheep: Variability, Determinants, and Applications in Flock Health Management.

Vera Korelidou¹, Panagiotis Simitzis², Theofilos Massouras³

¹Laboratory of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Department of Animal Science, School of Animal Biosciences, Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), Iera Odos 75 Str., 11855 Athens, Greece.

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Summary

Hematological analysis in sheep is crucial for disease diagnosis but lacks established reference intervals. This review details how various factors influence these parameters, aiding sheep health management.

Keywords:

blood analysis diagnosis health monitoring hematology livestock management sheep

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Instrumentation of Near-term Fetal Sheep for Multivariate Chronic Non-anesthetized Recordings

Published on: October 25, 2015

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Physiology
Hematology

Background:

Blood parameters are vital indicators of an organism's health status.
Complete blood count (CBC) is a common diagnostic tool in human and veterinary medicine.
Hematological analysis is underutilized in sheep due to a lack of specific reference intervals.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize literature on factors affecting sheep hematological parameters.
To provide a foundation for establishing sheep-specific reference intervals.
To support the integration of hematological analysis into sheep health management.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing studies.
Analysis of pathological and non-pathological factors influencing hematological values.
Compilation of data relevant to sheep hematology.

Main Results:

Hematological parameters in sheep are influenced by a complex interplay of factors.
Non-pathological factors include environmental, genetic, and physiological conditions.
Pathological factors encompass infectious and non-infectious diseases and stress.

Conclusions:

Understanding the variability of hematological parameters is essential for accurate interpretation in sheep.
Establishing sheep-specific reference intervals will enhance diagnostic capabilities.
This review supports the routine use of hematological analysis in sheep health and disease management.