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Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Normal Hemoglobin Range in Cattle
Normal range of hemoglobin in cattle is:
- 8-15 g/dl — Correct Answer
- 8-15 mg/dl
- 8-15 %
- 10-18 g/dl
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 8–15 g/dl
The normal hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in cattle is 8–15 g/dl (grams per decilitre of blood). The unit g/dl is critical — hemoglobin is never expressed as mg/dl or as a simple percentage in clinical contexts.
Hemoglobin Values Across Species
| Animal | Hb (g/dl) | PCV (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 8–15 | 24–45 |
| Sheep | 9–15 | 27–45 |
| Goat | 8–12 | 24–38 |
| Pig | 10–16 | 32–50 |
| Horse | 11–19 | 32–53 |
| Dog | 12–18 | 37–55 |
| Chicken | 7–13 | 22–35 |
Key formula: PCV (%) ≈ Hb × 3. For example, if Hb = 12 g/dl, PCV ≈ 36%.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 8–15 mg/dl → Incorrect unit; mg/dl would be an extremely low value — Hb is always measured in g/dl.
- 8–15% → Hemoglobin is not expressed as a percentage in standard hematology.
- 10–18 g/dl → This range exceeds cattle's upper limit; it more closely resembles horse or dog values.
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