Reference Values and Effect of Age on Hemogram in Landim Cattle Raised in Extensive System in Districts of Xai-Xai, Limpopo, and Chongoene, Gaza Province, Mozambique.

ABSTRACT: This research aimed to establish reference intervals and evaluate the influence of age in 56 Nguni cattle raised in Mozambique. Blood samples containing EDTA as anticoagulant were collected. The erythrogram and total leukocyte count were analyzed using the BC-2800 Vet Mindray^® automatic counter. The differential counting of leukocytes was performed in blood smears stained using Giemsa and Mcgruwald's stain. Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical analysis system (SAS). Analysis of variance was performed using the GLM procedure, and mean contrasts were analyzed using Duncan's parametric test at 5% significance, with the Shapiro-Wilk and Levene tests for date normalities. The reference intervals for the erythrogram are as follows: red blood cells: 6.78 to 7.40 × 1

SUBMITTER: Macuvele CF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12737348 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature