In this image from an anemic horse, numerous macrocytes (M) are seen. These can, but usually do not, contain any RNA (i.e. are usually not punctate reticulocytes). A normal RBC (arrow) is shown by comparison. A large platelet is also present in the smear (arrowhead) (Wright’s stain).
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