Hematological and biochemical parameter values of indigenous sheep breed in Pelagonia region, Republic of North Macedonia (Vrednosti hematoloških i biohemijskih parametara autohtone rase ovaca u Pela- gonijskom regionu Republike Severna Makedonija)

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine some hematology and biochemistry parameters important for evaluation of animal metabolic and health status. The investigation was conducted on 55 clinically healthy, non-pregnant and non�lactating sheep, 1 to 3 years old, during spring season, from three different locations in Pelagoina region. Blood samples were collected for analysis of basic hematology and blood biochemistry. Obtained results were compared to reference values for examined parameters established in relevant literature and with values of other Pramenka strains reared in different location in Balkan Peninsula. Most of the values were within the reference values and no major deviation were observed. Also, most of the values were consistent with values of examined parameters in other Pramenka strains. Key words: biochemistry, hematology, pramenka, shee