Haematological reference values of dromedary camels in northern Nigeria

The aim of this study was to determine the haematological reference values of a population of dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in northern Nigeria to provide data required during laboratory investigation of health. The haematological variables were determined with EDTA anti-coagulated blood samples collected from the jugular veins of 121 camels during antemortem sessions at the abattoir in Maiduguri (Borno State). Serum total protein, albumin and globulin concentrations were estimated with serum samples harvested from clotted blood samples collected from the same animals. The haematological data were normally distributed (except monocyte and basophil counts) and values were presented as means, standard deviations, medians, minimum and maximum limits. Packed cell volume (PCV) significantly (p