the hematological profile changes in saanen goat kids from birth to 3 months of age

This study performed to determine hematological parameters in saanen goats’ kids from birth until 3 months of age. the whole blood specimens were collected from 20 clinically healthy goat kids (15 females and 5 males). the blood specimens were obtained at 24-48h after birth and 10 ± 2, 28 ± 2, 56 ± 2 and 84 ± 2 days. hematological variables were determined based on reference laboratory methods. results showed significant age related changes for most factors (p < 0.05) except for mchc and the number of monocytes, eosinophils, and band neutrophils. there were significant differences with first sampling time for all parameters (p < 0.01) except for the number of monocytes, eosinophils and band neutrophils. the results of the present study ould be used as reference values for proper interpretation of laboratory results.