Relation between the concentration and quantity measures of blood in swine during the 1st week of life
Steinhardt, M.; Bünger, U.; Furcht, G.; Schönfelder, E.; Kutschke, J.
Archiv für Experimentelle Veterinarmedizin 37(6): 849-862
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9055 PMID: 6670906 Document Number: 199587
Using data from the literature, tables and graphs show the normal values for erythrocyte volume (EV), plasma volume (PV), blood volume, total haemoglobin (THb), haemoglobin concentration (Hb), haematocrit (Hk), and their interrelationships in respect of age (up to 50 days), body weight and iron supplementation. The relationships with erythropoiesis and salt and water balance are discussed. The following normal values are proposed: Hb 11.5-13.5 g.dl-1, Hk 36-42%, EV 26-34 ml.kg-1 body weight, PV 45-55 ml.kg-1 body weight, THb 8.0-12.0 g.kg-1 body weight.