Table 2.

Results of haematological analysis in four cows with rib fractures

Cow No.	Variable (reference range)
	Haematocrit (33–36%)	Total leukocyte count (5000–10,000/µl)	Plasma protein (60–80 g/l)	Fibrinogen (3–5 g/l)	Glutaraldehyde test (10–15 mins)
1	42	7400	61	6	ND
2	26	9200	92	12	2.5
3	40	8500	62	6	>10
4	35	9900	78	8	>10

ND not done