Comparative Study of Heamatological and Blood Biochemical Components in Milk-Fed and Conventionally-reared Hassawi Breed Calves

(Salah bin Abdul Aziz al-Shami)

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Abstract

Haematological and blood biochemical values of milk-fed and conventionally reared Hassawi calves were recorded between 2 and 14 weeks of age. Packed cell volume (PCV) and Haemoglobin (Hb), fibrinogen and iron concentrations declined between 8 and 14 weeks of age in milk-fed but not in conventionally reared calves. Results suggest that Hassawi calves raised solely on milk tend to become anaemic as a result of lack of iron in their normal diet.
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