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

abstract
Study was conducted on male and female Jaffarabadi buffaloes from one week of age to 36 months of age and at various lactating and non-lactating stages. The haematological parameters were determined using Auto Hemato Analyser and the data generated was analysed to note the differences between age, sex, lactating stages and non-lactating stages. Age had a significant (P<0.05) effect on TEC levels in both the sexes of Jaffarabadi buffaloes. Significant (P<0.05) difference was noted in the TEC during lactation, whereas non-significant effect was observed between non-lactating animals in Jaffarabadi species. The TEC in males were found to be lower than in females. Age exerted significant (P<0.05) effect on Hb. and PCV levels in Jaffarabadi males but had no significant influence in Jaffarabadi females. Non-significant differences were noted in Hb. and PCV levels at different lactating and non-lactating stages in Jaffarabadi buffaloes. Significant (P<0.05) effect of age was seen in Jaffarabadi males and Jaffarabadi females for MCV, MCH and in Jaffarabadi females for MCHC values. Non-significant difference existed between lactating stages for all three indices in Jaffarabadi buffaloes. Age exerted a significant (P<0.05) effect on TLC values in both the sexes of Jaffarabadi species. Non-significant difference was noted during lactation stages and between non-lactating stages in Jaffarabadi buffaloes.