Select Physiological Parameters for the Goat

Clinical Values for Goats

Rectal Temperature 102.5 -104 F*
Pulse 70 – 80/min
Respirations 12 – 20/min

*Very subjective to ambient temperatures and fleece or hair coat.

Clinical Blood Values Blood Volume

Hemoglobin 8 – 14%
Hematocrit 18 -38%
Red Blood Cell Count 8 – 17.5%
White Blood Cell Count 6 – 16,000/mm3

Differential Blood Count

Neutrophils 30 – 48%
Lyphocytes 50 – 70%
Basophils 0 – 2%
Monocytes 1 – 4%
Eosinophils 3 – 8%

Clinical Chemistry

Blood Glucose