A preliminary study on devising a hematological formula for estimation of hemoglobin from packed cell volume in beetal goats

ABSTRACT The study was devised with the aim to evaluate relationship between hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) in beetal goats being reared under pastoralism. It also aims devise a hematological formula for estimation of Hb from PCV. Female (n=59) male (n=41) were bled PCV determination through microhematocrit method, Sahli’s hemoglobinometer (HbD) as well calculation 1/3rd (HbC). HbD HbC statistically non-significant (P≥0.05) female goats. Overall, significantly (P≤0.01) positive correlation coefficient noticed PCV, (r=0.75; adjusted r-square=0.57). As overall model predicted that 57% variability could be deduced hence, order enhance prediction probability, regression equation i.e. concentration= 0.24(PCV) +1.5 utilized deduce corrected (CHb). comparison this CHb gave (P≤0.05) difference. Similarly, linear 99% prediction. We accordingly recommend simplified pen-side deducing viz. instead its one-third