Preliminary Clinical Observations Following Blood Transfusion in the Caprine

Abstract

Preliminary clinical observations were made following intravenous blood transfusion in the goats. Twelve (12) adult goats were used, six as donors and six as recipients. The goats were aged from 10 to 12 months and had body weights of 25 to 30 kg. Blood was collected via venepuncture into commercial blood bags. Immediately after collection, the blood was transfused to the recipients and observable clinical signs, reactions, and vital parameters changes recorded. Reactions observed in recipients included hyperthermia tachycardia, hyperpnoea and anorexia. A mean increase of 7.83 cycle/min, 6 beats/min and 3.83 was observed for respiratory rate, heart beat rate and packed cell volume respectively. A mean decrease in temperature of -3.6^OC was observed in the recipients. No mortality was observed.