Hematological values for adult free-ranging pronghorns

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Abstract
Hematological parameters for 112 free-ranging, adult pronghorns (Antilocapra amcricana) trapped in southeastern Alberta were obtained in 1973 and 1974. Mean erythrocyte, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate values were 11.46 × 106/mm3. 51.66%, 18.32 g/dl. and 12.28 mm/24 h. respectively. Mean leukocyte number in pronghorns was 5.02 × 103/mm3. of which 65.8% were neutrophils; lymphocytes comprised 31.5% of while cells. Mean monocyte, eosinophil, and basophil numbers, collectively, represented less than 3% of total leukocytes. Hematocrit and hemoglobin values were significantly greater in females than in males. Significant (P < 0.05) differences in hematological values were associated with year of sampling, duration of capture time before blood sampling, and rectal temperature.