Evaluation of Heamatological Parameters in Goats as Guide to Disease Diagnosis

Authors: Kuyet Z. G., Gana S.N., Udechukwu C. C., BarayaY.S. Department of Veterinary Pathology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Department of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Department of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Journal: Nigerian Journal Of Technical Education | Volume: 23| Issue: 1 | Pages: 67 - 73

Keywords:Haematology, Red Sokoto, West African Dwarf, Erythrocytic indices and Leucocytic indices.

Abstract

This study aimed to monitor the hematological parameters of two major breeds of indigenous goats reared in Nigeria: the Red Sokoto (Maradi), and the West African Dwarf (common in the southern part of the country). The samples of blood were collected from the jugular vein under aseptic conditions and transferred into ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) sample bottles.The blood samples were analyzed for their hematological profiles.For the Red Sokoto Goat, the erythrocytic indices revealed packed cell volume.; 25.37 ± 4.31%, red blood cell count; 10.15 ± 3.88 ×10 cells/mm and haemoglobin concentration; 10.04 ± 3.29 g/dl. Leucocytic indices revealed; total leucocyte count 15.82 ± 7.79 ×10 cells/mm , neutrophils 40.93 ± 13.67 %, lymphocytes 53.56 ± 14.12%, eosinophils 2.58 ± 2.45 %, monocytes 2.00 ± 2.23 %, basophils 0.16 ± 0.78 %, and band cells 1.02 ± 2.08 %. While that of West African dwarf packed cell volume.; 23.14 ± 4.81%, red blood cell count; 7.93 ± 2.73 ×10 cells/mm and haemoglobin concentration; 7.49 ± 1.91 g/dl. Leucocytes indices revealed; total leucocyte count 14.86 ± 7.55 ×10 cells/mm , neutrophils 51.29 ± 19.58 %, lymphocytes 47.57 ± 19.72 %, eosinophils 0.43 ± 0.53 %, monocytes 0.71 ± 0.76 %, basophils 0.00 ± 0.00 %, and band cells 0.00 ± 0.00 %The data was used to provide early diagnosis of diseases and reduce the rise of antimicrobial resistance in both animals and humans.