Hematology of the neonatal calf. III. Frequency of congenital iron deficiency anemia.

摘要: The hematocrits of 258 Holstein-Friesian and Jersey calves were determined during the first 3 days following birth. Hematocrit values 25% or less observed in 15.8% 20% 6.9% from apparently normal dams. serum iron concentration neonatal with was significantly lower than value recorded above there a direct correlation between PCV concentration. data presented suggested that prenatal development deficiency is an important cause anemia dairy calves. Factors which may be pathogenesis are discussed.