Abstract
Very little is known about the indices of health in free-range helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris); particularly body mass and haematological values. The objective of the study was to determine baseline haematological and body mass values of free-range guinea fowls in Zambia. Body weights were measured and blood samples were collected from 90 clinically healthy adult guinea fowl. The blood was tested for total erythrocyte count, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), total plasma proteins, haemoglobin content, total leukocyte count, differential leukocyte counts. Erythrocyte indices were also calculated. The study revealed the following results in male guinea fowl 2.65±0.09 x 10 /l erythrocytes, haemoglobin content 12
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