author(s)
Ninan Jacob, Arya JS, Padodara RJ and Gajbhiye PU

abstract
The normal haematological reference values were determined at various ages in both male (1 wk to 12 m) and female (1 wk to 36 m) and at different physiological stages (lactating and non-lactating) of Gir cattle maintained at the Cattle Breeding Farm, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, India. Blood was collected aseptically from all the animals and subjected to haematological analysis viz. Total Erythrocyte Count, Haemoglobin, Packed Cell Volume, Erythrocytic indices and Total Leukocyte Count. The values were statistically analysed and set as reference values. The reported haematological values could serve as baseline information for comparison and diagnosis of conditions at different ages, sex and physiological stages in Gir cattle in India.