Adaptive Agriculture Resilient Innovations for Sustainable C

Hematological profiles of asymptomatic anemia in water buffalo Supaporn Somrup* ¹ , Aporn Songsang ¹ , Jiraporn Pancharoen ¹ , Supreeya Thepparak ¹ Patama Jiaranai 2 ¹ Animal Science, Faculty of Technology and Community Development, Thaksin University ² Department/Faculty, University, Thailand ² Department of Livestock Development, Khuan Khanun District Livestock Office, Thailand *Corresponding author’s email: supaporn.s@tsu.ac.th 1 Abstract Water buffalo mortality can be attributed to a variety of underlying causes. This condition has been identified in both clinically symptomatic and asymptomatic animals. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological profiles of water buffaloes in the Thale Noi area, of Phatthalung Province,Thailand. Blood samples were collected from 21 animals via the external jugular vein using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and analyzed at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Technology and Community Development, Thaksin University. The findings revealed that 85.71% (18/21) of the buffaloes had red blood cell (RBC) counts below the normal range, 100% (21/21) of the buffaloes had hemoglobin levels lower than the standard, 95.24% (20/21) of the buffaloes had hematocrit values below the standard, and 28.57% (6/21) exhibited platelet counts below the reference values. The results indicated a high rate of anemia. Hematological abnormalities with asymptomatic anemia in water buffalo can be detected through routine observation, but affected animals may serve as reservoirs for disease transmission within herds. Consequently, regular health monitoring that, combines clinical observation with hematological screening, is recommended as an effective strategy to prevent disease outbreaks and reduce mortality rates in water buffalo populations. Keywords : asymptomatic, anemia, disease, hematological, water buffalo Webinar Seminar: Adaptive Agriculture: Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Change Date: 7 November 2025 | Time: 09.00 – 12.00 (Thai Time) Hosted: Faculty of Technology and Community Development, Thaksin University, Thailand