Influence of reproductive status on hematological parameters of ewes

Aim of this research was to determine the hematological parameters of highly pregnant and lactating ewes and compare them with reference values. The research was conducted on 10 Merinolandschaf ewe in high pregnancy and lactation. All hematological parameters were within the reference values, except a slight deviation of HCT and MCV which can be a sign of dehydration or a higher number of circulating RBC`s in pregnancy and regeneration responses. A significant increase in monocytes in lactating ewes can be associated with environmental stress and high nutritional requirements due to milk production.