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Research article2015Peer reviewed

Hematology, Serum Chemistry, and Serum Protein Electrophoresis Ranges for Free-ranging Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Sweden

Küker, Susanne; Huber, Nikolaus; Evans, Alina L.; Kjellander, Petter; Alm Bergvall, Ulrika; Jones, K; Arnemo, Jon

Abstract

We present the first reference ranges for hematology (n=35 animals), serum biochemistry (n=62), and serum protein electrophoresis (n=32) in physically restrained free-ranging roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). Animals were captured in box traps and physically restrained for blood sampling during the winter in Sweden, 2011-13. No clinically significant sex or age differences were found.

Keywords

Capreolus capreolus; capture; hematology; protein electrophoresis; roe deer; serum chemistry

Published in

Journal of Wildlife Diseases
2015, Volume: 51, number: 1, pages: 269-273