The Influence of Age and Gender on Haematological Parameters in Lipizzan Horses

Haematological parameters [red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration, mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH) and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC)] in resting Lipizzan horses were determined for 143 stallions,...

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Published in:Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A 2002-05, Vol.49 (4), p.217-221
Main Authors: ČEBULJ-KADUNC, N., BOŽIČ, M., KOSEC, M., CESTNIK, V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aging - blood
Animals
Breeding
Female
Hematologic Tests - veterinary
Horses - blood
Male
Reference Values
Sex Characteristics
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Summary:Haematological parameters [red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration, mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH) and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC)] in resting Lipizzan horses were determined for 143 stallions, 104 mares and 25 foals. The mean RBC and WBC values in Lipizzans were in the lower part of the normal range for warm‐blooded horses. The mean PCV, MCV and MCH values were higher, but the mean haemoglobin concentration and MCHC values were lower than reported for other warm‐blooded horses. In foals, the mean RBC, WBC, PCV, haemoglobin concentration and MCHC values were higher, whereas MCV and MCH were lower than in older animals. Results indicating a significant decrease in WBC (P 
ISSN:0931-184X
1439-0442
DOI:10.1046/j.1439-0442.2002.00439.x